HR Administrative Assistant

Fabuwood Cabinetry Corp•Newark, NJ

About The Position

We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented HR Assistant to support daily human resources operations. This role will focus on managing the day-to-day onboarding process for new hires and providing administrative support for employee benefits programs. The HR Assistant plays an important role in ensuring a smooth employee experience and supporting the HR team’s overall effectiveness.

Requirements

Must be bilingual in English and Spanish
Experience in an administrative or office support role
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day onboarding tasks for new hires
Coordinate new hire paperwork, system access, and documentation
Schedule and track onboarding meetings, trainings, and orientations
Serve as a point of contact for new hires during their onboarding period
Ensure onboarding tasks are completed accurately and on time
Maintain onboarding checklists and employee files
Assist employees with benefits enrollment, changes, and questions
Maintain accurate benefits records in HR systems
Coordinate with benefits providers and internal HR team on benefit programs
Support open enrollment processes and benefits communications
Track benefits-related deadlines, documentation, and compliance requirements
Handle sensitive employee benefits information with professionalism and confidentiality
Assist with HR projects, audits, and compliance-related tasks
Respond to basic employee questions and direct more complex issues to appropriate HR team members
Maintain accurate employee records in HR systems