Human Resources (HR) Assistant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Human Resources (HR) Assistant to support core HR operations for a Contract position based in Los Angeles, California. This role will help maintain accurate employee records, coordinate onboarding activities, and provide day-to-day administrative support across HR processes. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, comfort working in HR systems, and a thoughtful approach to employee interactions.

Responsibilities:
• Coordinate pre-employment and onboarding activities, including background screening follow-up, onboarding paperwork, and orientation scheduling.
• Maintain and update employee information in HR systems, ensuring records are accurate, complete, and handled with confidentiality.
• Provide administrative support for HR programs by preparing documents, tracking tasks, and responding to routine employee inquiries.
• Assist with employee relations matters by routing questions appropriately and helping document conversations and next steps.
• Support HRIS-related processes, including data entry, status updates, and system record maintenance in platforms such as Paylocity.
• Partner with internal teams to help ensure recruitment and onboarding steps are completed on time and in alignment with company procedures.

Qualifications:

• Experience providing administrative support within a human resources environment.
• Working knowledge of HRIS platforms, including exposure to systems such as Paylocity.
• Familiarity with onboarding coordination and pre-employment screening processes.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with employees and internal stakeholders.

Compensation

$30.00-$35.00 Hourly

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