Human Resources Administrative Assistant

JCEO is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency that has been serving Clinton and Franklin Counties in New York State since 1966. Through a comprehensive list of services JCEO offers a helping hand to the working poor the elderly the sick and the disadvantaged. Our legacy is defined by our staff and volunteers unwavering dedication to enhancing the lives of our neighbors creating an environment where those in need actively engage in their pursuit for self-sufficiency.

The Human Resources Administrative Assistant performs all the administrative and clerical tasks for the payroll function and provides administrative support to the human resources department.

Full Time Non-Exempt Position
Located: On-Site 54 Margaret Street; Plattsburgh NY
Hourly Rate of Pay: $22.39

BENEFITS

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• North Country Chamber of Commerce Discounts

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Ensures bi-weekly payroll runs are submitted in a timely manner.
• Prepares and generate all payroll reports journal entries and records.
• Processes and inputs employee information and changes to payroll.
• Resolves payroll discrepancies and answering any employee payroll queries.
• Maintains all payroll operations according to company policies and procedures.
• Reconciles and balances payroll related accounts and petty cash box.
• Reviews all fringe benefit invoices for additions and deletions to assure accuracy of payment. And prepares vouchers for all payroll related bills.
• Provides back up to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable duties.
• Provides assistance to CEO and Senior Management with a variety of administrative tasks as directed through Chief Executive Officer.
• Assists with coordinating and managing projects and Agency meetings.
• Organizes and files Agency personnel records and documentation.
• Supports the organization and management of new employee orientation onboarding and training programs.
• Assists with job postings and tracking the status of candidates in Applicant Tracking system.
• Processes formalities for terminations.
• Updates human resources databases i.e. Applicant Tracking System Leave Manager Mineral.
• Documents and tracks human resources actions by completing forms reports logs and records.
• Composes and reviews correspondence as requested.
• Attends all required trainings.
• Maintains compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Performs all duties in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the Joint Council for Economic Opportunity Inc.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelors degree in business administration human resources or related field is required. Six months of related experience and/or training is required.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS

SHRM-PHR and Payroll Certification preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
JCEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race religion color national origin citizenship sex sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status disability genetic information or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources department at or via email at