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Human Resources Assistant

Comunilife
New York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Jul 2026
💰 $38,000/yr($36,000/yr$38,000/yr)

About the role

Job DetailsJob Location: New York, NY 10018Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $18.00 - $19.23 HourlyTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: DayJob Category: Human ResourcesComunilife Inc. is looking for a Human Resource Assistant to join their Human Resources Team. The Human Resource Assistant will be responsible for all clerical and administrative functions related to the Human Resources Processes.  As a Receptionist, they are responsible f or providing phone coverage for the front desk area of the Main Administrative Office in Manhattan and redirect any program calls received to the appropriate contact. This position is eligible for Comunilife's generous benefits and paid time off package.



Essential Duties:

Employee Management


Assist with the Onboarding Process


Timely send out Paycom New Hire Queu to candidates being onboarded
Review New Hire Queu is completed appropriately. Check for completion and accuracy prior to the candidate’s onboarding appointment.


Ensure employee scanned documents are appropriately loaded into HRIS profile


Employee ID Creation


Create Employee ID for new hires and when replacements are requested


Digitizing Older Files


Responsible for the digitalization of current employee files.  (as needed)


Collect, scan, electronically sort/separate and upload all contents of an employee physical chart into their corresponding HRIS electronic profile during the filing days that have been




Reception Coverage (during Receptionist breaks and when they are out)


Greet visitors, tenants and employees in a professional manner
Relay any messages received to appropriate parties
Ensure visitor protocol is adhered to when covering the front desk.


Onboarding


As part of the onboarding process, assists potential employees with the completion of the necessary paperwork required for employment along with verifying all identifications required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services 1-9 Form and all relevant credentials for the position that the applicant has been hired for.
Review of candidate documents and forms;

Background check applications
Conduct Employment verification (Contacting former/current employers to verify employment by phone, email or portal)
Conduct Reference checks (Contacting provided names of references) within 2 weeks of candidate onboarding appointment. 
Submit weekly status update to Human Resources Manager  so that the candidate can be contacted related to the status and any issues with pending items.


Confirm when employees are completed with all onboarding process to HR Generalist and Vice President of Human Resources.
Send out Start date and NewHires email to appropriate parties to communicate the start date for the new hire and have their set up completed
Send out welcome email to candidate with start date, location and supervisor information. Attach job description to the email for manager and employee to review and return signed during the first week.


Clerical and Administrative Assistance


Assist Human Resources team with clerical duties as needed

QualificationsEducation and Experience Requirement(s):



High School Diploma or GED required, Associates degree preferred. At least 2 years of experience in office setting, preferably in Human Resources department



 

Comunilife is an EEO employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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