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Human Resources Assistant New Haven, CT

Focused exclusively on higher education, Higher One provides refund and payment management services to higher education institutions and banking services to members of their community through a card based solution.

In 2009, we were recognized on Inc Magazine’s list of top 5000 companies. We are a growing, innovative financial services company in a fast paced environment; we promote a flexible and casual working environment.   One of our company goals is to keep Higher One a great place to work as we grow.

Higher One is currently looking for a unique, highly motivated and well organized person to join our Human Resources team. This person will work closely with all areas of Human Resources which will provide an opportunity for learning and growth. This is great place to use your strong organizational, administrative and computer skills. Your strong computer expertise will help our department to keep up with the company growth while using technology to streamline our systems.

Responsibilities:

·         Maintain employee personnel files and HR filing systems, ensuring records management compliance

·         Assemble employee files, logs and spreadsheets

·         Assist with day to day efficient operation of HR department

·         Answer routine employment verifications, verify I9 documentation and maintain files

·         Create and maintain reports

·         Perform clerical and administrative tasks

·         Assist in all areas of Human Resources as needed

·         Provide first level customer service to all employees

Requirements:

·         2 years experience in an HR department or college course work in Human Resources

·         Previous administrative assistant experience in a busy fast paced environment

·         Strong organizational skills

·         Excellent computer skills with MS Office

·         Experience with HRIS, a plus

·         Strong customer service ability with a great attitude

·         Flexible and willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done.

·         Handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize assignments

·         Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills

·         Ability to handle confidential information

·         Ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, 401K, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability

Flexible work hours

Casual dress

20 Paid Time Off Days per year

8 Holidays per year

Fun events

To apply, please follow this link: https://www.hirebridge.com/v3/application/applink.aspx?cid=6044&jid=87465

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⇒Visit www.hr.blr.com for advice and information about any Human Resources question you may have.

⇒The Connecticut Business and Industry Association (www.CBIA.com) offers a library of information about HR issues and laws, safety and health, compensation and benefits, and references the Connecticut laws that govern these issues.

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