HR Assistant

Position Summary:

The HR Assistant provides administrative support to the Human Resources department by assisting with employee records, onboarding, benefits administration, recruiting activities, and HR compliance. This role helps ensure efficient HR operations while delivering excellent support to employees and management.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with onboarding and new hire paperwork.
• Maintain employee personnel files and HR records.
• Support recruitment efforts by posting jobs, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates.
• Process employment documents, including offer letters and onboarding packets.
• Assist with benefits enrollment and employee questions.
• Maintain and update employee information in HRIS systems.
• Support payroll preparation and timekeeping processes.
• Coordinate background checks, employment verifications, and reference checks.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies and procedures.
• Assist with employee events, training programs, and company initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and employment regulations.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team.

Qualifications:

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Experience

• 1-2 years of administrative, HR, recruiting, or office support experience preferred.
• Experience working with HRIS, payroll, or applicant tracking systems is a plus.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic knowledge of HR practices, employment laws, and office procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with HRIS systems such as Workday, ADP, Paycom, UKG, or Paylocity.
• Knowledge of onboarding, benefits administration, and employee relations processes.
• HR certification or coursework is a plus.

Compensation

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