Description

The HR Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the Human Resources team. This role assists with day-to-day HR functions, including employee records management, HRIS data entry, benefits and payroll support, leave administration, reporting, offboarding activities, and various HR projects.

This position supports HR processes and initiatives while operating under established policies, procedures, and direction from HR leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for HR projects, initiatives, and daily department activities.
• Maintain accurate employee files, HR documentation, benefit records, and electronic filing systems.
• Scan, upload, organize, file, and audit employee documents.
• Support employee offboarding activities, including documentation, checklists, and follow-up tasks.
• Enter and update employee information in HRIS and other HR systems.
• Generate and review routine HR reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with benefits administration, including enrollment support, life event changes, and required documentation.
• Support leave administration processes, including tracking documentation related to FMLA, disability, and other leaves of absence.
• Assist with payroll-related administrative tasks and documentation.
• Prepare employee communications, letters, notices, forms, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Support HR audits and compliance-related recordkeeping activities.
• Respond to employee inquiries and direct complex questions to appropriate HR team members.
• Maintain HR trackers, spreadsheets, and departmental records.
• Assist with employee engagement, recognition, training, wellness, and other employee programs.
• Handle confidential employee and company information with professionalism and discretion.
• Identify discrepancies or missing information and escalate concerns when appropriate.
• Perform additional HR-related projects and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, Associates degree preferred
• Previous administrative, office support, or HR experience preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Ability to learn HR systems and new processes quickly.
• Interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources.