Human Resources (HR) Assistant

We are looking for a dependable Human Resources Assistant to provide part-time administrative support to a nonprofit organization in San Pedro, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is well suited for someone beginning a career in HR who enjoys accuracy, organization, and supporting day-to-day people operations. The role will focus on maintaining records, assisting with onboarding activities, coordinating schedules, and helping the team manage essential HR documentation with discretion and care.

Responsibilities:
• Maintain employee and candidate records by entering, reviewing, and updating information in HR databases and tracking tools.
• Organize HR files through scanning, filing, and document management to ensure records remain accurate and easy to access.
• Assist with onboarding administration by preparing paperwork, collecting required forms, and supporting related follow-up tasks.
• Coordinate calendars for interviews, meetings, and employee appointments to help the HR team stay on schedule.
• Handle sensitive personnel information with professionalism while supporting accurate recordkeeping practices.
• Respond to routine internal questions and route more complex requests to the appropriate HR contact.
• Provide support for recruitment activities by helping prepare job postings and assisting with interview coordination as needed.

Qualifications:

• Experience or demonstrated interest in human resources administration, office support, or data entry work.
• Ability to enter information accurately and maintain well-organized records in HR systems or similar databases.
• Comfortable supporting onboarding tasks, scheduling activities, and general administrative processes.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential information responsibly.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for assisting employees and coordinating with team members.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms, recruiting support, or candidate screening processes is helpful.
• No formal degree is required; a willingness to learn and contribute in an entry-level HR environment is important.

Compensation

$18.05-$20.90 Hourly

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