Administrative Assistant; Human Resources; AP Job Albany area,City of Albany New York USA,Administrative/Clerical

Administrative Assistant(Human Resources) - Academy Park

Monday - Friday

Management Confidential

The incumbent is responsible for making independent decisions on problems encountered within a delegated scope of activity. Work is performed under the general direction of the head of the department who reviews work through conferences and reports for adherence to departmental policies and standards.

Responsibilities:

Provides general administrative assistance in areas of benefits, attendance and recruitment;
Responsibilities include but are limited to:
- Drafting letters
- Answering phones and emails
- Employment verifications
- Compiling personnel folders
- Data entry into the HRIS system
- Maintaining attendance records
- Related work as required

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of office management;
Thorough knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment, including personal computers;
Good knowledge of business arithmetic and English;
Working knowledge of personnel administration;
Ability to properly interpret relevant laws, regulations and policies, and make decisions accordingly
Ability to relate to and communicate with the public, members of the department and representatives of other agencies in a professional manner;
Ability to keep complex records and prepare reports;
Courtesy and tact;
Good judgment;
Dependability;
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

This title is currently under NYS Helps.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Bachelor's Degree; OR

Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associate's Degree and two (2) years fulltime paid experience in an office environment; OR

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma with four (4) years fulltime paid experience in an office environment; OR

An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a), (b), and (c) above.