Administrative Assistant

TEKsystems • Newington, CT

4d • $20 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support our Human Resources and Recruiting team. This role is responsible for providing administrative support across multiple HR functions, including onboarding, pre-employment screenings, leaves of absence, employee documentation, and recruiting coordination. The ideal candidate will be proactive, professional, and committed to delivering exceptional internal customer service while maintaining confidentiality.

Requirements

• 1+ years of administrative, HR, recruiting, or office support experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in an HR internship, HR Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, or related role is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist the HR team with day-to-day administrative functions and special projects.
• Coordinate and track pre-employment requirements, including background checks and drug screenings.
• Prepare, collect, and maintain new hire documentation, including I-9 verification and onboarding paperwork.
• Support leave administration by processing leave requests and maintaining related records.
• Assist with recruiting activities, including posting job openings, scheduling interviews, communicating with candidates, and supporting onboarding processes.
• Maintain accurate employee files and HR records while ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
• Respond to employee inquiries and direct questions to the appropriate HR team members.
• Generate reports, update spreadsheets, and assist with data entry and recordkeeping.
• Coordinate meetings, interview schedules, and other departmental logistics.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR and Recruiting department as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed