HR Assistant / Recruiter

Robert Half is looking for a detail-oriented HR Assistant / Recruiter to support core people operations and hiring activities in Kentucky. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to contribute across recruitment coordination, onboarding support, employee relations, and HR data administration in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate recruiting activities, including scheduling interviews, communicating with candidates, and helping move applicants through the hiring process efficiently.

• Support onboarding by preparing documentation, tracking pre-employment steps, and ensuring employees are ready for a smooth start.

• Maintain and update employee records within HR information systems, ensuring data is accurate, complete, and handled confidentially.

• Assist with pre-employment screening processing and follow up on outstanding items to help keep hiring timelines on track.

• Provide administrative support for day-to-day HR operations, including document management, reporting, and responding to routine employee inquiries.

• Help address employee relations matters by gathering information, documenting concerns, and escalating issues appropriately when needed.

• Partner with hiring managers and internal stakeholders to support staffing needs and improve coordination throughout the recruitment cycle.

• Contribute to HR process updates and system-related activities tied to onboarding or personnel administration as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience supporting human resources administration, recruitment coordination, or a similar HR support function.
• Working knowledge of HRIS platforms and the ability to maintain accurate employee and candidate data.
• Familiarity with onboarding workflows, employment documentation, and pre-employment processing requirements.
• Experience handling background checks and monitoring related compliance steps is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with candidates, employees, and internal teams.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a busy environment.

Compensation

$20.00-$24.00 Hourly

About Us

TalentMatch^®

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.