The Manager, Human Resources is responsible for working with scientific and support department staff to facilitate human resources responsibilities related to staffing, employee relations, professional development, and performance management.  Primary business areas of responsibility are Discovery Sciences, both Contract and R & D, and administrative support departments of the corporation, including Finance, Communications, Information Technology and Business Development. 

 Responsibilities  

·          Conduct recruitment activities for assigned business areas to include identifying and requesting phone interviews, coordinating the scheduling of interviews, interviewing candidates, attending career fairs / scientific conferences, university recruiting and managing relationships with employee search firms.  Perform reference verifications, applicant rejections, prepare and send offer letters and act as an ongoing liaison with pending new hires.

·          Assist department managers with planning and projecting current and future staffing needs and translating this information into written position descriptions.

·          With the Director, Human Resources, facilitate a plan for employee development.  Help develop and implement an appropriate development plan for identified individuals. 

·          Coordinate and conduct various professional development programs and compliance presentations (ex. DDI Leadership training, Interview Skills Training, Performance Management, Harassment and Discrimination, etc.).

·          Assist with implementation and administration of short-term overseas training assignments and expatriate assignments, to include initial exploratory discussions with employees, preparing offer letters and administering applicable paperwork.

 Requirements 

·          Bachelor’s degree with a major in business administration or related field. Master’s Degree in Human Resources preferred.

·          2- 5 years of experience as a human resources representative/generalist in a high energy environment. Experience in a technical environment preferred.

·          Proficiency in dealing with highly educated and technical work-force.

·          Strong technical HR skills.

·          Ability to analyze issues/situations and develop action or work-around plans.

 AMRI offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, 401(k), and vacation benefits, as well as incentive programs that reward and recognize individual performance and its correlation to company success. 

Please apply via our website:

www.amriglobal.com

 We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  M/F/D/V

Sr. HR Administrator
Banking/Finance

This position can be filled on either a part-time or full-time basis, depending on the candidate. You will provide services and support to employees and managers/executives in all aspects of HR – recruitment and selection, employee relations, corrective action, compensation and benefits delivery, training and development, data input and data integrity for the HRIS systems. This is a solo position reporting to corporate HR. You must be able to balance the day-to-day aspects of HR along with the more strategic initiatives of your site.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, five years progressively responsible experience as an HR generalist, experience with ADP, comfort with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point and an HRIS.  Reply to:  confidentialsearches@gmail.com

Recruiting/HR Assistant

Linium is a supplemental staffing & professional placement firm headquartered in Albany, NY. We recruit for positions ranging from entry level to upper management for leading employers throughout the Northeast. With over 15 years of Human Resources and Staffing experience, we provide our clients with customized recruitment solutions & find top talent to fill their needs.

We are seeking a HR/Recruiting Assistant for our Albany office. This is a temp to perm opportunity with a salary of $28,000-30,000/year. Ideal candidate will be a self starter with a high sense of urgency.  Seeking candidates who are very proactive with excellent interpersonal skills!

This is a great opportunity for candidates interested in an entry level Recruiting or Human Resources role! 

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

·        Provide support to the Recruiters in various aspects of the Recruiting cycle

·        Collect timesheets and process payroll for temporary employees

·        Coordinate paperwork and invoices with the Finance team on a weekly basis

·        Conduct reference checks for all candidates

·        Post job descriptions to various websites for recruiting team

·        Conduct new hire orientation and complete paperwork and benefits administration for new temporary employees

·        Maintain candidate database with applicant information and resumes

·        Data entry of applications into the tracking system 

·        Calculate and track paid time off for temporary employees

·        Order supplies and maintain inventory for staffing office

·        Assist in sourcing candidates for roles

·        Scheduling interviews for recruiters

·        Maintain temporary employee files

·        Responsible to QA temporary employee files

·        Answering a 2 line phone system

·        Handling basic receptionist duties

·        Act as the first point of contact for visitors and candidates—provide applications to applicants upon arrival

·        Special projects as needed

Requirements:

·        Must have previous experience in a similar role or in an administrative capacity

·        Strong data entry experience

·        Strong computer skills including proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook (will be tested)

·        Previous HR/Recruiting experience is preferred, but not required

·        Payroll processing experience ideal but not required

·        Strong verbal and written communication skills

·        Attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and ability to prioritize and multi-task

·        Associates Degree ideal but not required

This position offers a great opportunity to work with an Industry Leader who takes care of their employees by offering a rewarding challenge, a great compensation and benefits package and many other perks.

LINIUM partners with only the best companies to provide professionals with excellent opportunities offering awesome work environments, strong compensation, great benefits, and a career path with the chance to work with top professionals in the field.

LINIUM is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply, please send your resume to Jennifer Ross, Professional Services Recruiter

Phone:              518-689-3159

Fax:                  518-689-4882

Email:               jennifer.ross@linium.com

Please visit our website to learn more about our company and job opportunities!  

www.liniumstaffing.com

Human Resources Director

My client seeks a Director of Human Resources.

This is a new high profile position. It will report directly to the executive committee of the Board of Directors.

The position is an approximate 30 minute commute south from Albany, NY.

The individual we need has at least 7 years of HR Generalist experience and at least two years in senior positions.

The position requires a professional who is comfortable working with Director level management.

The position will have the responsibility of identifying, developing, implementing and administering current best practices HRM programs to support the organization.

Our ideal candidate has the following KSAs:  Knowledge of  state and federal employment law and regulations; has working knowledge of Labor Relations; is experienced in identifying and developing current best practice initiatives in all HR areas; has excellent interpersonal skills; is proactive; can develop metrics to measure HR performance; has sound grasp of practice and principles of organization behavior; has sound knowledge of all areas of Human Resources management; can effectively communicate with all levels of an organization; has coaching and counseling skills at the management and supervisory levels; is accomplished in developing/ implementing effective management and employee performance programs; has experience in developing and administering wage and salary programs; can productively manage conflict; has leadership ability; is pragmatic; has training experience; and who has a business acumen.

 HR certification, experience in a multi shift environment and experience in a health care environment are a plus.

The position is resident in an impressive newly constructed facility.  

The position offers outstanding benefits, very competitive salary and an excellent work environment.

 The organization is an equal opportunity employer and invites inquiries from all qualified individuals.

Qualified, interested candidates should send resume and letter of interest by email to:  LenDeForge@hotmail.com

Recruiting Intern - For Credit Only
Albany, Saratoga Area

Select Staffing is currently recruiting for interns for our local offices (Albany/Saratoga Springs) to help with its busy client demands. We are one of the leading providers of temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire staffing solutions, not only in this area, but nation-wide. We will support your efforts in obtaining college credit for your internship. This is an excellent opportunity for future graduates to learn about the recruiting industry. You will be exposed to various aspects including screening applicants, scheduling and conducting interviews, assisting with payroll procedures, handling customer service questions, and much more! We are very interested to hear your career ambitions and how you might be a great fit for our offices. Having a professional internship can help prepare you for a successful career in many work environments.

We are looking for approximately 15-20 hours of work from this internship. Our office is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. We will be as flexible as we can given our business needs and your busy educational schedule. This is an ongoing opportunity – open for spring, fall, and/or summer semesters. Please note that this internship is for credit only. It is not a paid internship.

www.selectstaffing.com

Talent Acquisition Specialist - NY & New England

Nationwide Insurance is seeking an experienced recruiter who relishes the quest for top talent in a competitive environment.  Source, attract, screen and secure applicants for agency/sales opportunities.  Maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers. Develop external networks and "centers of influence" to leverage the potential for referrals that mirror the diversity of our customer base. Monitor and track recruiting activities. Develop recruiting strategies.

The location for the position is NY bordering New England or the greater Hartford, CT area.

Qualifications:  3 or more years of dedicated recruiting experience; proven customer service skills with the ability to mine and attract candidates; some travel in NY and NE required.

Note:  This is not a position for a HR generalist who sometimes does recruiting but rather someone who would thrive in a dedicated recruting role.

Forward resume w/ salary requirements to T. Corcoran , Nationwide Insurance; corcort@nationwide.com. Reference "Talent Acquisition Albany " in response.

Nationwide Insurance is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/H

Employment Assistant - HR Department

Do you want to work with a company that values your contributions? Clough Harbour & Associates LLP (CHA), an ENR Top-95 Engineering Firm which was recognized in 2005 among CE News magazine's Best Civil Engineering firms to work for, is seeking an Employment Assistant to join our Human Resource department in our growing Albany, NY office.

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting our Recruiters with sourcing, screening and interviewing applicants; utilizing our Applicant Tracking System to track, source and report on candidates and open positions; creating and posting employment advertisements with newspapers and on-line job boards; conducting reference checks, coordinating interviews for managers; developing employment offers; assisting with recruiting reports; organizing the Executive Overview event held annually as well as assisting with other company events; supporting Student Outreach initiatives, college recruiting efforts, recognition programs, Mentor program & Career Development Program; as well as completing additional projects as assigned. This candidate will also be responsible for providing front desk reception coverage on an as needed basis. 

The qualified candidate will have a BS degree in Human Resource Management or a related degree, with 1-3 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably in recruitment. Proficiency in MS Office is required. This candidate must possess a strong sense of client-service and the ability to handle multiple tasks. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and follow- up skills are essential.

As a CHA employee you have options!

-Experience career growth within your field, attend trainings & seminars, or expand your horizons into new areas.

-Participate in the Mentoring program.

-Further your education with tuition and professional licensing reimbursement.

-Continue networking with paid dues to professional societies.

To find out more about our company culture, current projects, and to apply, please visit our website at www.cloughharbour.com  referencing job #1549. 

AA/EOE, M/F/V/D. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.