• Address: Albany, NY 12212 (map)
• Date Posted: 10/28/09
• Job Type: Full-time

Human Resources Generalist/Executive Assistant to the President
Growing local company is seeking a HR Generalist and Executive Assistant to oversee and perform various HR duties, special events planning/logistics, marketing & executive support.
HR Duties would include all of the following:
· Assists department in carrying out various human resources programs and procedures for all company employees
· Assists in administration of the company wide performance appraisal process
· Participates in benefits administration to include new enrollments, working with broker for claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment and COBRA coordination
· Coordinate recruitment efforts, working with hiring managers and acting as a liaison between departments
· Conducts new employee orientations; administers pre employment screenings; conducts reference checks and background checks
· Assists in exit interview process
· Maintains Human Resource records and compiles reports/data as needed
· Helps to maintain company organization charts, employee directory, handbook modifications and other internal and external communication
· Performs other related duties as required and assigned
Executive Assistant duties will include:
· Coordinating travel arrangements for President and other Senior Management
· Assist in scheduling and calendar coordination
· Coordinate internal client meetings, including ordering lunch, ensuring all materials are compiled, scheduling the appropriate internal personnel etc.
· Assist Director of Marketing Strategy in trade show planning and logistics, editing and proofreading communications material and coordinating production of such materials
· Perform other related duties as required and assigned
Knowledge, skills, education & work experience required:
· Strong general knowledge of principles and practices for effective HR administration required
· Effective oral and written communication skills with excellent interpersonal skills required
· Superior organizational skills required
· Any marketing or writing skills are very helpful
· Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point with Internet Savvy required
· A bachelor's degree is preferred
· Three (3) to five (5) years of experience to include a combination of HR, Marketing and Executive Support is ideal. Any similar combination of education and experience will be considered
· Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification is very helpful
· A team player who is a quick learner, self sufficient and an independent worker is critical for this role