Human Resources Assistant
About The Position
We are seeking a dedicated Human Resources (HR) Assistant to provide administrative and operational support to the HR function. This entry-level position will assist with onboarding, recruiting, employee records, benefits, HR systems, training, and other day-to-day HR activities within a federal government contracting environment. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, professional, and interested in building a career in Human Resources. This position provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple HR functions while learning the policies, systems, and compliance requirements that support our workforce.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 0-2 years of experience in Human Resources, recruiting, administration, customer service, office support, or related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication, organizational interpersonal, and customer service skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, follow established procedures, manage multiple assignments, and handle employee information professionally.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams with the ability to learn new HR and business systems.
- Must be a U.S. citizen to perform the role.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, are preferred.
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now, Unanet, HR Cloud, AbsenceSoft, JazzHR or similar HR recruiting, timekeeping, or workforce management systems is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Assist with day to day HR activities and provide professional and responsive administrative support to employees, management, and the HR team.
- Support employee onboarding and offboarding, personnel changes, and new-hire documentation while maintaining accurate and confidential employee records.
- Enter and update employee information in HR and workforce systems and assist with personnel files, reports, timesheet follow-up, and other HR documentation.
- Support recruiting activities, including posting positions, reviewing applications, scheduling interviews, communicating with candidates, and assisting with new-hire processing.
- Assist with benefits administration, annual open enrollment, leave documentation, employee training, and related employee communications.
- Support HR policies, compliance documentation, performance management activities, employee communications, and special HR projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Pay range information will be disclosed consistent with applicable state and local pay transparency laws once available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
