HR Assistant

Living Earth • Dallas, TX

5d • $22 - $24

About The Position

Living Earth is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and motivated Human Resources Assistant to support day-to-day HR operations in Dallas, Texas. The role supports recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, payroll administration, HRIS records, and department initiatives. The successful candidate will support employees and management across multiple locations, work independently while collaborating closely with the HR Director and management team, and demonstrate sound judgment, confidentiality, accuracy, and follow-through.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with HRIS or payroll systems.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Professionalism, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of experience in human resources, payroll, recruiting, onboarding, or a related administrative function.
• Experience with PayCom.
• Experience coordinating background checks, drug testing, and employee onboarding.
• Knowledge of HR policies, employment practices, and employee relations.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Screen applicants, coordinate interviews, review candidate qualifications, conduct pre-employment screening, and assist hiring managers throughout the hiring process.
• Coordinate new-hire paperwork, background checks, drug testing, orientation, and HRIS enrollment.
• Assist the HR Director with employee relations matters, disciplinary documentation, termination reviews, and policy administration while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Serve as backup to the Payroll Administrator, assisting with weekly payroll processing, timekeeping review, employee changes, payroll deductions, and discrepancy resolution.
• Maintain accurate employee information in PayCom, process employee transactions, and properly maintain confidential personnel records.
• Support employment verification, driver qualification requirements, HR audits, and compliance with company policies and applicable employment regulations.
• Respond to employee and manager inquiries, prepare reports, coordinate HR communications, and assist with special projects and departmental initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED