P / T Human Resources Office Assistant (Word Processing)

Category : : Hourly Positions

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Department : : Human Resources / Administrative Services

Locations : : Valhalla, NY

Posted : : Oct 9, 2025

Closes : : Open Until Filled

Type : : Hourly

Ref. No. : : PTHROAWP100925

Position ID : : 193746

About Westchester Community College :

Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college. Westchester Community College is more than just the county's largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.

Job Description :

The Human Resources department seeks an hourly and P / T Human Resources Office Assistant (Word Processing) who will provide clerical / administrative support to the HR front office as well as to the HR team members within a highly confidential environment. The incumbent greets and assists new hires, employees, visitors, and job applicants in a professional manner. The primary responsibility will be to review, ensure the correct completion, and process new hires' onboarding paperwork. The P / T HR Office Assistant will also answer calls, ascertain the customer's business, and direct the phone calls. The incumbent assists with the oversight of the HR mailbox, responding to emails or directing emails to the appropriate department or personnel. The incumbent receives, sorts, and distributes incoming mail and deliveries. Assistance with the creation and distribution of employee related letters and employment verifications are among additional responsibilities. The incumbent will also assist with data entry, faxing, filing, archiving, shredding, and organizing supplies. The P / T HR Office Assistant prepares documents for employee-related orientations, events, trainings, and mailings. The incumbent will also help to continue to transition the HR office to becoming a paperless environment. Additional duties, as assigned.

Requirements :

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : Possession of a high school or equivalency diploma and 3 years of experience where the primary function of the position was performing general office / clerical work, 2 years of which must have included the use of computer applications to maintain automated records or produce correspondence, spreadsheets, forms, reports or other documents. The successful candidate must be able to receive customers and have strong interpersonal and communication skills. They should also possess a strong attention to detail. The ability to handle phones and work independently is required. Excellent computer skills are required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Human Resources and / or Payroll experience preferred. Experience working with HRIS systems (e.g. PeopleSoft, Banner, Ceridian, etc.) is also strongly preferred. Experience working within a highly confidential environment is preferred.

Additional Information :

POSITION EFFECTIVE : The position will remain open until filled.

WORK SCHEDULE : The work schedule will be Monday-Friday : 28 hours per week, which includes one day per week with a work schedule of 9 am - 5 pm.

HOURLY RATE OF PAY : $17.10 / hour. No benefits.

Application Instructions :

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Applicants MUST apply online by submitting a letter expressing interest in this position, a resume / CV, and contact information for three professional references. Please login to : https : / / sunywcc.interviewexchange.com / login.jsp in order to check / edit your profile or to upload additional documents. The review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning.

The College will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off College premises during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.