HR Assistant

Partners Personnel • Santa Barbara, CA

23h • $22 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Partners Personnel is seeking an HR Assistant for its Santa Barbara Corporate Team. The role supports the Human Resources department and staff across the organization through a range of administrative and personnel-record activities. Responsibilities include responding to employment verification, subpoena, unemployment, and state disability insurance information requests; maintaining and retrieving personnel records; answering questions about HR policies and procedures; and preparing employment records in HR management software. The position also includes teamwork with coworkers and very occasional reception coverage. There may be opportunities to grow into other areas of Human Resources.

The role is full-time at the PPMR SB Corporate Office in Santa Barbara, California. The listed hourly pay range is $22.00–$25.00, depending on experience and other job-related factors. Eligible employees may have access to benefits and programs subject to applicable law and plan terms.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Experience working in an office with general administrative tasks.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Strong customer service skills, including politeness, tact, patience, and diplomacy when handling complex and sensitive situations.
• Ability to maintain courteous relationships with all staff.
• Adaptability to work in a dynamic, team-based setting where daily duties may fluctuate with business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Human Resources experience.
• Knowledge of HRMS and HR systems.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Process employment verification requests, subpoena records requests, and requests for information related to unemployment and state disability insurance claims.
• Retrieve and compile personnel information for invoice processing.
• Process, verify, and maintain personnel records.
• Answer questions regarding Human Resources policies and procedures.
• Examine employee files to answer inquiries and provide information for personnel actions.
• Search employee files to obtain information for authorized persons and organizations, including credit bureaus and finance companies.
• Interpret and explain Human Resources policies, procedures, standards, or regulations.
• Prepare or maintain employment records related to hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions using HR management system software.
• Work as a team with coworkers to complete tasks.
• Provide very occasional corporate office reception coverage.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 4% employer match; the posting also states the match is fully vested on day one.
• Medical benefits for eligible employees.
• Dental benefits for eligible employees.
• Vision benefits for eligible employees.
• Vacation pay for eligible employees.
• Sick leave for eligible employees.
• Floating holiday for eligible employees.
• Self-development and other bonuses.
• The role may be eligible for overtime if non-exempt, bonuses, commissions, or other incentive pay, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

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