Human Resources/Payroll Assistant

Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Syracuse, NY seeks a Human Resources/Payroll Assistant to support HR and payroll operations in a resident-centered, long-term care environment. Responsibilities include processing biweekly payroll, maintaining accurate employee records, supporting onboarding and benefits administration, tracking attendance, and assisting with HR compliance and reporting. The role requires strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and excellent communication while partnering closely with nursing and administrative leaders. This position offers the opportunity to build HR and payroll skills, contribute to quality resident care, and grow professionally within a collaborative clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify biweekly payroll accurately and on time

• Maintain employee HR and payroll records in HRIS and personnel files

• Support new hire onboarding, including paperwork, I-9s, and orientation coordination

• Assist with benefits enrollment, changes, and basic employee benefits questions

• Track time, attendance, and PTO, resolving discrepancies with supervisors

• Ensure compliance with wage, hour, and facility policies and procedures

• Prepare basic HR and payroll reports as requested by leadership

• Respond to employee HR and payroll inquiries with timely, courteous service

• Support recruitment, applicant tracking, and interview scheduling as needed

• Collaborate with nursing and administrative teams to support staffing and scheduling data needs Required Skills

• Payroll processing

• HRIS data entry and maintenance

• Time and attendance administration

• Employee records management

• Benefits administration support

• Knowledge of wage and hour laws

• Microsoft Excel and Word

• Onboarding paperwork and I-9 verification

• Confidential information handling

• Customer service and communication