Human Resources Assistant

Position Summary

The HR Assistant is responsible for supporting the full employee lifecycle, with a focus on recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and employee wellness and engagement. Serving as a primary point of contact for candidates and employees, this role delivers a positive, responsive employee experience and provides consistent day to day HR coverage.

The HR Assistant partners closely with the HR Manager, handling people-facing support so that HR can operate efficiently and remain compliant. This position is part-time with approximately 25 hours per week.

Job Responsibilities

Coordinate recruitment, including 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. Other job responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Years of experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in human resources, recruiting, or administrative support; 2 years of HR experience preferred. Certifications: None required.

aPHR or SHRM-CP a plus Physical requirements: Must be able to sit for extended periods and work at a computer. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally. Skill requirements: 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; experience with an HRIS (BambooHR preferred) and Employee Navigator a plus.