HR Specialist – Leave Management, Talent Acquisition

AAA Western and Central New York

HR Specialist overseeing entry level recruitment and leave management at AAA Western and Central New York. Responsible for maintaining HRIS data and providing support for associate recognition programs.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeWilliamsville • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $26 - $31 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary recruiter for entry level roles within assigned business line(s) and provide recruitment support to other business lines & non-entry level roles as needed
Source candidates, conduct prescreens, and reference checks
Prepare offers under the direction of the Talent Acquisition Lead & HR leadership
Ensure HRIS & other pertinent trackers remain up-to-date throughout recruiting process
Maintain expert, up-to-date knowledge in all stated/federal leaves (PSL, FMLA/PFL, etc.)
Oversee day-to-day leave management administration under the direction of HR leadership
Provide HR leadership with detailed metrics & recommendations based on leave data and trends
Serve as the primary administrator and subject-matter expert for the Club’s leave management system

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field
Bachelors or better in Human Resource Administration or related field
3-5 years experience as an HR Generalist, HR Specialist, or similar role in multiple HR functional areas
2 years hands-on experience administering employee leave programs (including case management and compliance)
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and HCM/HRIS platforms (UKG Pro/Ready and AbsenceSoft preferred)
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities, shifting deadlines, and time-sensitive issues in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information clearly and professionally, and to collaborate effectively with Associates, managers, & HR leadership.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health and dental insurance
401(k) plan with competitive match
fully paid group life insurance
short- and long-term disability insurance
travel discounts
free AAA membership

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Hard Skills & Tools

HR GeneralistHR Specialistemployee leave programscase managementcompliance

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationtime managementability to manage competing priorities