Human Resources Assistant

Kitchen Magic•Nazareth, PA

16d•$20 - $23

About The Position

The Human Resources Assistant supports the full employee lifecycle, focusing on recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and employee wellness and engagement. As a primary point of contact for candidates and employees, the role provides responsive support and consistent day-to-day HR coverage. The HR Assistant partners closely with the HR Manager to handle employee-facing support and help HR operate efficiently and remain compliant. This is a part-time position of approximately 25 hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least 1 year of experience in human resources, recruiting, or administrative support.
Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, especially during peak recruiting season.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Must be able to sit for extended periods and work at a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
2 years of HR experience preferred.
aPHR or SHRM-CP certification.
Experience with an HRIS, preferably BambooHR, and Employee Navigator.

Responsibilities

Coordinate recruitment by posting open positions, sourcing candidates through Indeed and other channels, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and serving as the main point of contact for candidates.
Prepare offer letters as directed by the HR Manager and complete pre-employment steps, including background and reference checks and drug screenings as required.
Manage new hire onboarding, including Form I-9 verification, new hire paperwork, BambooHR setup, and new employee orientation.
Administer employee benefits enrollment for new hires, qualifying life events, and annual open enrollment through Employee Navigator.
Respond to employee benefits questions and work with carriers and the benefits broker to resolve issues.
Plan and implement employee wellness, recognition, and engagement programs and events.
Serve as a first point of contact for general employee HR questions, escalating employee relations, leave, and compliance matters to the HR Manager.
Maintain accurate, confidential employee records in BambooHR.
Support offboarding, including exit paperwork and exit interviews.
Assist with HR communications, company announcements, and required compliance postings.
Assist the HR Manager with reports, audits, and special projects as needed.
Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.