Human Resources (HR) Assistant

We are looking for a Human Resources Assistant to provide hands-on administrative support for a busy HR team in Irvine, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping HR processes organized while supporting onboarding, benefits, leave administration, and employee-facing coordination. The role is fully onsite and will contribute to day-to-day operations as well as larger department projects in a detail-focused, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:
• Coordinate onboarding activities for new team members, including document collection, system updates, screening tracking, and orientation support.
• Maintain accurate employee records across HR systems and help ensure information is entered, updated, and verified in a timely manner.
• Assist employees with benefits-related questions and provide administrative support for enrollments, changes, and follow-up communication.
• Support leave of absence administration by organizing documentation, tracking requests, and partnering with internal stakeholders on status updates.
• Manage routine HR administrative tasks such as preparing forms, responding to inquiries, scheduling meetings, and handling confidential records with discretion.
• Work within platforms such as Greenhouse, ADP Workforce Now, Employee Navigator, and related tools to support HR operations and reporting needs.
• Partner with HR team members on special projects and provide additional operational support during periods of increased workload.
• Help facilitate new employee orientation activities and contribute to a positive employee experience through clear, detail-focused communication.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in HR administration, HR coordination, or a similar support role.
• Working knowledge of onboarding processes, employee documentation, and candidate screening coordination.
• Experience supporting benefits administration and leave of absence processes.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms and the ability to maintain accurate employee data across multiple systems.
• Exposure to tools such as ADP Workforce Now, Greenhouse, Employee Navigator, or similar HR software.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a detail-oriented, approachable style.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation

$26.60-$30.80 Hourly

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