Human Resource Assistant

Job Description Job Description CABVI is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to act as the liaison between HR and employees, ensuring smooth communication and prompt resolution of all queries. This position will support daily HR activities and assist in coordinating HR policies, processes, and relevant documents in our Syracuse facility. Duties Include: Answer frequently asked questions from employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management. Assist with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations. Conduct new employee HR orientation in Syracuse. Collect and review completed new hire paperwork to ensure all required documents have been submitted in a timely manner. Follow up on missing paperwork as needed. Conduct basic benefits review with employee in Syracuse. Collect benefit enrollment paperwork and forward to Utica for processing. Work closely with all CABVI department heads to coordinate temporary employment as needed throughout the Agency. Submit timesheets weekly for all temporary employees. Create the staff out-of-office list weekly. Assist in employee relations counseling including workplace investigations and delivery of disciplinary actions. Assist managers with recruitment for all exempt and non-exempt personnel and temporary employees. HR representative for interviewing candidates in Syracuse. Treat all information in a confidential manner. Prepare correspondence as necessary. Adapts to change and completes other duties as assigned by supervisor. Requirements: Minimum of Associates degree in Human Resources, Business or a management related field with a minimum of three years’ experience working in the human resource discipline. Must have outstanding computer skills and ability to interpret a wide variety of reports and spreadsheets. Must be willing to learn new technology. Must have excellent listening skills and the ability to clearly articulate. May require lifting up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key job elements. Benefits: CABVI offers a generous benefit package along with a family friendly work environment. We offer three health insurance plans to choose from along with dental and vision insurance. A retirement benefit through a 403(b) is offered to include employee and employer contributions. We also have paid time off, paid holidays, employer sponsored life insurance along with many other employee sponsored benefits. Visit us at www.cabvi.org! CABVI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Company Description The Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) is a not-for-profit agency with professional and support staff who provide comprehensive vision rehabilitation programs annually to more than 2000 people who are blind and visually impaired in a nine-county area. We teach independent living skills, as well as orientation and mobility, and we offer low vision services, children’s services, and continually-expanding technology and employment programs. One facet of our employment services is Central Industries, the Association’s manufacturing division that helps support agency services. Our mission is to assist people who are blind or visually impaired achieve their highest levels of independence. Company Description The Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) is a not-for-profit agency with professional and support staff who provide comprehensive vision rehabilitation programs annually to more than 2000 people who are blind and visually impaired in a nine-county area. We teach independent living skills, as well as orientation and mobility, and we offer low vision services, children’s services, and continually-expanding technology and employment programs. One facet of our employment services is Central Industries, the Association’s manufacturing division that helps support agency services. Our mission is to assist people who are blind or visually impaired achieve their highest levels of independence.

Location: Syracuse, NY, US

Posted Date: 6/16/2025