HR Administrator - Hauppauge, NY

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an HR Administrator to support a well-established client in the Hauppauge, NY area. This role is ideal for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys multifaceted administrative work, and brings strong technical skills — especially advanced Excel capabilities — to daily HR operations.

As an essential member of the HR team, the HR Administrator will provide end-to-end administrative support across HR functions, including onboarding, recruiting coordination, HRIS updates, employee records, compliance, and employee inquiries.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pre-boarding processes: send pre-employment screenings, communicate with candidates, and update HRIS with candidate information and forms

• Participate in onboarding by preparing DocuSign packages, coordinating orientation (virtual and in-person), and ensuring completion of all new-hire requirements such as ID badges

• Respond to employee HR inquiries regarding ID badges, name changes, policy questions, and unemployment claims

• Conduct reference checks and initial screening interviews as needed

• Maintain and update employee files, ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with company standards

• Enter and scan employee data into HRIS and related HR systems, including new hires, transfers, promotions, and pay changes

• Compile HR metrics, reports, and spreadsheets — requiring strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas, data validation, etc.)

• Respond to unemployment requests and employment verifications

• Monitor department supply inventory and process purchase requests as needed

• Ensure compliance with HR policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines; maintain system accuracy and documentation updates

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

• Advanced Excel skills are required (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, HLOOKUPS, formulas, data analysis)

• Minimum 2 years of HR administrative experience in a fast-paced office environment

• Experience with HRIS systems and/or ATS platforms preferred

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact professionally across all levels of an organization

• High attention to detail and ability to maintain strict confidentiality

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; ability to quickly learn new HR systems and tools

• Knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and reporting requirements preferred

Why This Opportunity?

• Join a respected, stable organization with a supportive HR team

• Excellent chance to grow your HR generalist foundation

• Hands-on experience with onboarding, HRIS, compliance, and employee relations

• Competitive hourly compensation: $25–$30/hour

Employment Type: Contract, possible Contract-to-Hire

How to Apply

If you meet the qualifications, please apply with an up-to-date resume or email it directly to renee.walker@lhh.com.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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