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About the Role

Bethesda House aims to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness by addressing individual needs holistically, ensuring clients feel heard, respected, and safe. We provide hands-on support for chronic homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, disability, and systemic poverty through innovative solutions for vulnerable populations in Schenectady County.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Human Resources team.
• Assist with recruiting activities, including posting job openings, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding, orientation, and employment documentation.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee personnel files and HR databases.
• Process employment-related paperwork, including new hires, status changes, and terminations.
• Assist with benefits enrollment and respond to employee questions regarding HR policies and procedures.
• Support payroll by collecting and verifying employee information.
• Prepare HR reports, spreadsheets, and other documentation as requested.
• Track employee training, certifications, and performance review schedules.
• Help coordinate employee engagement activities, recognition programs, and company events.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Respond to employee inquiries and direct questions to the appropriate HR staff when necessary.
• Perform other administrative and HR-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 1–3 years of administrative or human resources experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is an asset.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• High level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-focused with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to move throughout the office as needed.

Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Professionalism
• Discretion
• Attention to detail
• Accuracy
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Prioritization
• Customer focus
• Interpersonal skills
• Independent work
• Team collaboration

Location

• Schenectady County

Work Type

• Full-time
• Part-time

Experience Level

• 1-3 years

Education Level

• Associate's degree

Salary/Compensations

• $25/hr

About the Company

• At Bethesda House, our goal is to end the cycle of poverty and homelessness - not just manage the symptoms.
• Our teams work to address each individual on a holistic level so they feel heard, respected, and safe in our care.
• We offer hands-on help to address chronic homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, disability, and systematic poverty by offering innovative solutions and proactive services to the most vulnerable in Schenectady County.

Equal Opportunity

• Bethesda House is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In all employment and hiring decisions, the Agency complies with applicable anti-discrimination laws. This policy applies to all employment practices, including hiring, advertising, recruitment, promotion, demotion/transfer, layoff/termination of employment, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training and development.