Human Resource Specialist

This onsite Human Resource Specialist role in Buffalo, NY offers a competitive compensation range and a collaborative environment within a charter school setting. You’ll work closely with administration, employees, vendors, and cross‑functional teams to support benefits administration, safety, policy interpretation, and HR inquiries. Salary is USD 55,000 – 60,000 per year, with ASAP start and full‑time employment in the Buffalo area.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Senior HR Specialist on employee benefits management, covering new hire enrollment, ongoing participation, and changes to health, dental, voluntary plans, and retirement programs; conduct benefit orientation sessions as needed.
• Promote a safety‑mocused culture and manage workers' compensation claims from intake through resolution, including status follow‑ups with employees and management.
• Coordinate with benefit vendors and commercial insurers to monitor the status of employee benefits and related policies.
• Assist HR staff in preparing and maintaining required HR reporting.
• Serve as a primary contact for employees' HR inquiries, especially regarding policies and procedures, guiding questions to the appropriate personnel when needed.
• Monitor and aid in interpreting and updating employee policies and the employee handbook.
• Perform data entry and generate HR and accounting reports as needed, covering employee communications, benefits, payroll, and other HR administrative tasks.

Technologies

• Google Docs
• Google Apps for Education

Location: Buffalo, NY (onsite) • Salary: USD 55,000 - 60,000 per year • Employment type: Full time • Start date: ASAP

For inquiries, please contact Lisa O'Brien, HR Recruiter, at 716-821-1903 or [email protected].