Human Resource Assistant at THE CLEARVIEW SCHOOL – BRIARCLIFF MANOR, New York

The Clear View School and Day Treatment Center in Briarcliff Manor, NY, is a unique nonprofit therapeutic and academic environment seeking an HR Assistant who must balance traditional administrative efficiency with the sensitivity required in a mental health-integrated school setting.

Job Summary

The Human Resources Assistant provides essential administrative support to the HR department, serving as the first point of contact for staff regarding payroll, benefits, and school policies. This role ensures the smooth operation of personnel functions to support a dedicated multidisciplinary team of teachers and therapists.

Key Responsibilities

Onboarding: Conducting background checks and coordinating new-hire orientations for administrative, clinical, and teaching staff.

Records Management: Maintain accurate, confidential personnel files and update HR databases with employee status changes.

Benefits Support: Acts as a liaison for benefits providers, assists with open enrollment.

Administrative Coordination: Manage departmental communications, schedule interviews/meetings, and process employment applications and fingerprinting requirements.

Compliance: Ensure all documentation adheres to New York State Education Standards and school policies.

Required Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or GED required; an Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in HR or a related field is preferred.

Experience: 2–3 years of administrative experience, ideally in an education or healthcare environment.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and familiarity with HRIS or payroll software (e.g., Paylocity).

Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, high integrity, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality in a sensitive environment.

Working at Clear View

Setting: A therapeutic, non-profit special education school.

Culture: Collaborative and supportive community focused on students with mental illness and emotional disabilities.

Hours: Standard Monday–Friday schedule (typically 35 hours/week).

Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan and paid time off.

Hourly rate $27.00