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Title: Human Resources Intern

Company: Arrow Financial

Location: Glens Falls, NY

Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour

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Internship Summary:

The Human Resources (HR) Internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience within key HR functions such as recruitment, payroll, learning and development, and employee relations. The HR Intern will work with experienced professionals to support and execute a variety of Human Resources initiatives that help cultivate a positive employee experience and ensure compliance with industry standards. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, gain practical knowledge, and contribute to the Company’s success by reviewing processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency, and providing recommendations.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Shadow payroll transactions through several cycles ensuring an understanding of payroll accuracy and timeliness
• Learn and execute full cycle recruitment process to include posting positions, sourcing candidates, reviewing applications and resumes, prescreening, and scheduling interviews
• Collaborate with Learning and Development Partner on planning and implementing a learning session
• Examine the learning management system and assist in updating and assigning content for employees
• Review the benefits leave administration processes
• Collaborate with the Employee Experience Partner and HR Coordinator regarding programs and initiatives including orientation and employee engagement activities
• Review Performance Management practices including progressive disciplinary process, goal management, and annual performance management preparation
• Attend meetings to address employee concerns and resolve workplace conflicts
• Support in the documentation and procedural aspects of employee separations, ensuring adherence to legal and organizational guidelines
• Attend and participate in team meetings to understand planning and decision-making processes, gain insights into team dynamics and exposure to various HR functions and organizational processes
• Attend a continuing education event, branch visit, and participate in a community service opportunity to promote corporate social responsibility
• Attend weekly meetings to collaborate with interns from other departments within the company to share knowledge, build power skills, and share experiences in the program
• Participate in presentation at conclusion of program, showcasing your learning and contributions to the Executive Leadership team

What We Are Looking For:

Actively involved in campus community college students who are eager to learn and take initiative in a professional setting with a GPA of 3.0 or higher pursuing a degree Human Resources, Business, Communication Studies or a related field at the Junior or Senior level and:

Skills/Knowledge:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to effectively learn and utilize department specific systems and software 
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to take initiative and prioritize multiple tasks and projects; consistently meet established deadlines 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate confidentially, clearly, professionally, and confidently with internal partners, management, and other stakeholders

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting, for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to repetitively use a telephone, computer mouse, and keyboard for extended durations
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
• Work is performed primarily in a professional office environment
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided as required by law to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job

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Title: Senior Payroll Analyst

Company: Excelsior University 

Location: Albany, NY | Hybrid

Salary Range:  $65,000 - $75,000

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The Sr. Payroll Analyst is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of the University’s biweekly payroll, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role maintains payroll and confidential personnel records, supports process improvements, and serves as a key resource for employees and cross-functional departments. The Sr. Payroll Analyst collaborates with HR and other departments to optimize payroll functions while ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and excellent service delivery.

We believe work should fit your life, not the other way around. Our hybrid schedule includes two days on site in our Albany office, with the flexibility to work remotely the remaining days. Spend less time commuting and more time focusing on meaningful work or personal priorities. Core hours are 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, including a 1-hour lunch, for a 37.5-hour week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process day-to-day payroll updates, including, but not limited to, new deductions, deduction changes, salary adjustments, etc. in preparation for the biweekly payroll for all employees.
• Maintain accurate and detailed tracking of all ongoing payroll items, ensuring that items with varying or overlapping end dates are monitored and processed accordingly.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations for all employment classifications, including exempt, non-exempt, and temporary/per-diem employees.
• Review and approve employee-initiated changes submitted through HRIS self-service workflows.
• Review, follow up on, and audit biweekly timesheets prior to the transfer of data from the timekeeping module to the payroll module; audit transferred data for accuracy.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure payments generated by the faculty management system are received and processed accurately; follow up on discrepancies and make manual adjustments as needed.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll data, before, during and after payroll processing, to ensure accuracy, compliance, and proper documentation, applying strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proactively identify errors, discrepancies, or process gaps, communicate findings to relevant stakeholders, and actively participate in developing and implementing effective solutions.
• Execute end-to-end payroll processing on the scheduled payroll completion day.
• Ensuring all day-to-day updates are accounted for and making manual adjustments as needed.
• Review and import payment data from other systems and verify the final payroll with the payroll and benefits team to ensure accuracy before transmission.
• Transmit payroll and collaborate with the Finance team to confirm that all payments are successfully processed and disbursed by the University’s bank.
• Prepare and distribute post-payroll reporting to support other cross-functional departments.
• Work in conjunction with the HRIS Coordinator to maintain the HRIS system in various areas, including but not limited to:
• Processing new hires by transferring data from the onboarding module into the payroll system. Verifying that all information is accurate and complete; following up with appropriate parties to resolve discrepancies and updating the system as needed. Ensuring the correct work location is recorded to determine appropriate state tax withholding requirements. Confirming that required documentation is properly filed and accessible within the employee’s electronic personnel record.
• Processing employee terminations by reviewing offboarding documentation, determining the appropriate termination reason, and ensuring compliance with all applicable state regulations.
• Maintaining reporting structures, job codes, unit changes, and related data elements.
• Assist in developing, implementing and adhering to cross-training initiatives that promote office cohesion and provide reliable backup coverage for essential functions within the HR unit.
• Assist in developing, updating, and implementing payroll policies and procedures to align with organizational goals and industry best practices.
• Remain current on federal, state, and local payroll regulations, assessing the impact of legislative changes and recommending process or system adjustments as needed.
• Collaborate on payroll-related projects, contributing project management, planning, and problem-solving skills to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee payroll inquiries, delivering timely, accurate, and customer-focused support.
• Support a collaborative and service-oriented work environment, leveraging strong interpersonal skills to partner effectively with HR colleagues and departments across the university.
  
• Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, HR, Accounting, or a related field.
• Significant experience as a primary payroll processor, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of payroll processing principles and practices.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Ability to make sound decisions and balance working independently and in a team.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information discreetly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adjust and embrace change.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Experience with payroll software, with preference for UKG.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
• UKG Experience
• Process Improvement mindset
  

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Title: Human Resources Generalist (Full-Time)

Company: Saratoga Hospital

Location: Saratoga Springs, NY | Onsite

Salary Range: $24.73 - $39.20/hour 

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About the Role

We’re looking for a dedicated Human Resources Generalist to join our team and  assist with Human Resources functions that include payroll administration in partnership with finance, employee relations, annual evaluation management, compliance, and training. This role includes the following but is not limited to:

What You’ll Do

• Recognition Programs: Coordinates employee recognition programs and activities including but not limited to Employee/CEO Forums (in person and virtual), Family Caring Award, Employee Milestone Anniversaries and Nectar. Collaborates with other HR team members for annual recognition dinner, holiday party and employee picnic.  Facilitates employee discussions, focus groups and follow-up to key employee events and activities as needed. Assists in employee survey process as needed.
• Evaluation Management: Responsible for managing the annual evaluation process for Saratoga Hospital.  Including processing annual evaluations within the HRIS system. Additionally, processes and calculates retroactive payments and assists managers and employees with questions pertaining to the evaluation process.
• Employment Verifications: Conduct employment verifications for current and former employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and legal requirements. Respond to verification requests from external parties such as banks, government agencies, and prospective employers in a timely manner. Ensure confidentiality and accuracy in handling sensitive employee data.
• Intranet/SharePoint: Collaborates with other hospital personnel to ensure relevant, timely and accessible information is available on the hospital Intranet. Acts as an organizational resource to others in using the Intranet as a key employee communication tool. Researches and introduces best practices in using SharePoint technology.  Understands and uses the SharePoint technology to advance employee communication and feedback. Routinely audits information on SaraNet to ensure timely and accurate information.
• Scholarship and Tuition Assistance Administration: Leads HR participation in the RN Scholarship process as well as SME for tuition assistance for the hospital. 
• Human Resource Consultation: Aids employees and department leaders in the interpretation and application of human resource policies and review of progressive discipline related to absenteeism/tardiness and provides input to leaders in coordination with the Senior HRBP. Assists in the development and implementation of policies/procedures and programs that are designed to enhance overall levels of employee satisfaction and improve the overall culture of the organization.
• Project Management: Actively participates and recommends program and process enhancements to HR policies to improve customer service, consistency in policy application and data integrity. Collaborates with other HR colleagues in projects and assumes responsibility to complete assigned projects and tasks in a timely manner. 
• Payroll Management: This role acts as payroll and personnel (status) changes backup for each pay period, including but not limited to promotions/demotions, rate and title changes, tax adjustments, transfers, and terminations. This role will be cross trained in pay and deduction inputs and understand how to support resolving payroll issues in collaboration with payroll in the absence of the primary HR resource supporting this activity. Resolving inquiries from managers, supervisors, and employees. Responsible for reconciliation of discrepancies in accrued banks of time.
• Timely issue resolution with employees and managers. 
• Manages the NYS Compliance process for Public Safety employees,
• Presents a professional, positive image that reflects well on the organization.
• Perform other duties, as requested.

What You Bring

• Associates Degree in Business, Human Resources or related other field or High School Diploma/GED and equivalent experience in lieu of degree

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Title: Human Resources Generalist (Part-Time 24 Hours a Week)

Company: Saratoga Hospital

Location: Saratoga Springs, NY | Onsite

Salary Range: $24.73 - $39.20/hour 

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About the Role

We’re looking for a dedicated Human Resources Generalist to join our team and  assist with Human Resources functions that include payroll administration in partnership with finance, employee relations, annual evaluation management, compliance, and training. This role includes the following but is not limited to:

• Payroll Management: Coordinates payroll and personnel changes for each pay period, including but not limited to promotions/demotions, rate and title changes, tax adjustments, transfers, and terminations. Responsible for pay and deduction inputs. Responsible for resolving payroll issues in collaboration with payroll. Resolving inquiries from managers, supervisors, and employees. Responsible for reconciliation of discrepancies in accrued banks of time.
• Evaluation Management: Responsible for managing the annual evaluation process for Saratoga Hospital.  Including processing annual evaluations within the HRIS system.  Additionally, processes and calculates retroactive payments and assists managers and employees with questions pertaining to the evaluation process.
• Employee Relations: Guides department leaders in matters involving employee relations; providing recommended course of action as appropriate. Investigates work-related issues and recommends proactive solutions and/or strategies to address department-specific issues.
• Human Resource Consultation: Aids employees and department leaders in the interpretation and application of human resource policies. Assists in the development and implementation of policies/procedures and programs that are designed to enhance overall levels of employee satisfaction and improve the overall culture of the organization.
• Project Management: Actively participates and recommends program and process enhancements to HR policies to improve customer service, consistency in policy application and data integrity. Collaborates with other HR colleagues in projects and assumes responsibility to complete assigned projects and tasks in a timely manner. 

What You Bring

• Associates Degree in Business, Human Resources or related other field or  High School Diploma/GED and equivalent experience in lieu of degree

Required Skills, Abilities and Attributes:

• Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while utilizing critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.
• Must be able to multi-task while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.
• Excellent customer service skills and must display integrity, friendliness and compassion.
• Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.
• Must be flexible to take initiative and embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and organizationally.
• Problem solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as a team and independently

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