Human Resources (HR) Assistant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Human Resources (HR) Assistant to support a school-based administrative team in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This Contract position plays an important role in assisting with employee onboarding, benefits coordination, student-related administrative processes, and daily office operations. The role offers a varied workload in a collaborative school environment and is ideal for someone who enjoys staying organized while providing responsive support to staff, students, and families.

Responsibilities:
• Support the hiring and onboarding process by preparing employment documents, assisting new staff with required paperwork, and helping employees navigate benefits enrollment.
• Maintain accurate personnel and benefits records, update employee information in HR systems, and respond to routine questions related to documentation and coverage changes.
• Assist with administrative tasks tied to student admissions, including document handling, communication follow-up, and record organization.
• Coordinate support for meal program administration by helping process Free and Reduced Lunch paperwork and monitoring related daily counts.
• Track attendance and other operational data to help keep school records current and reliable.
• Help organize transportation-related communications, including distributing information connected to bus routing and student travel needs.
• Provide logistical support for field trips, campus events, and other scheduled school activities by coordinating details and preparing required materials.
• Perform general office support duties such as data entry, filing, correspondence preparation, and document management across multiple departments.
• Cross-train with current team members to ensure continuity of administrative support during staffing changes and ongoing school operations.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience in an administrative, HR support, school office, or benefits coordination role.
• Working knowledge of human resources administration, including onboarding processes and employee documentation.
• Experience using HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently while maintaining strong organization and follow-through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-focused approach when assisting staff, students, and families.
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential employee or student information.
• Careful attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, recordkeeping, and document processing.
• Familiarity with background checks, employee relations support, or related HR administrative functions is preferred.

Compensation

$20.90-$24.20 Hourly

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