Human Resources Assistant

Meow Wolf•Los Angeles, CA

8d•$70,304•Onsite

About The Position

Supports the People & Culture (HR) team with day-to-day operations across benefits, records, onboarding, and employee support. This role keeps processes organized and compliant, provides excellent service to employees and leaders, and helps the department run smoothly during busy cycles like open enrollment and hiring surges.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in an HR Assistant or similar HR support role.
Knowledge of HR fundamentals (records, benefits, staffing support, payroll basics).
Strong familiarity with the local market, specific to labor and employment issues.
Familiarity with labor/employment regulations and HR best practices.
Strong written and verbal communication; approachable and service-oriented.
Demonstrated organization, time management, and attention to detail under deadlines.
Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace; quick to learn new systems.
Sound judgment, problem-solving, and the ability to follow instructions accurately.
Interpersonally savvy; works effectively with diverse teams and employee populations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.

Responsibilities

Respond to internal and external HR inquiries and route/escalate as needed.
Maintain accurate digital/electronic employee records and documentation.
Provide administrative and logistical support to HR leadership (calendars, meetings, reports).
Make departmental purchases, process expenses, and assist with budget tracking.
Coordinate benefits administration (broker/provider liaison, monthly bill audits, issue resolution).
Support annual open enrollment and benefits renewals; prepare employee communications.
Reconcile benefits usage and assist with implementing wellness/education programs.
Assist with workers’ compensation program administration and claims coordination.
Support recruitment and payroll processes as requested.
Onboard new hires into HRIS/benefits systems and facilitate a welcoming first-day experience.
Research and coordinate special projects (e.g., 401(k) and other total rewards initiatives).
Maintain and improve HR SOPs, forms, and knowledge resources.
Assist with monitoring and enforcing compliance with California meal and rest break laws for all non-exempt employees. This includes regularly auditing timekeeping records to identify missed, short, or late meal periods or rest breaks and ensure all premium payments are processed accurately when violations occur.