What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Assistant position at Evans & Dixon?
Evans & Dixon is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented part-time Human Resources Assistant to join our team in our expanding St. Louis office! This role is instrumental in supporting the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Department and ensuring a positive employee experience throughout the organization. This position is intended to become a full-time position within the next twelve months.
Launch or grow your career in Human Resources by joining a collaborative and fast-paced professional environment at Evans & Dixon. As an HR Assistant, you'll gain valuable, hands-on experience supporting a wide range of human resources functions, you'll help maintain employee records, coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities, respond to routine HR questions, support documentation processes, and keep key people operations running smoothly. If you enjoy helping people, being organized, and contributing to a positive workplace culture, this is the perfect opportunity to make an impact while developing your HR career!
What you'll do:
As an HR Assistant, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and mentorship from experienced human resource professionals, and will assist your team by handling the following:
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, including employment agreements, policy acknowledgments, leave documentation, onboarding materials, and personnel files. Update and manage employee information within the HRIS and other internal systems
- Onboarding & Offboarding Support: Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities, including document collection, orientation scheduling, system access setup, checklist management, and employee transitions
- Administrative Support: Coordinate and support HR projects, programs, communications, and initiatives
- Confidentiality & Professionalism: Handle sensitive employee information with the highest level of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism
What we're looking for:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Previous administrative, HR, or professional support experience preferred
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
- Ability to work 20 to 25 hours a week in our downtown St. Louis office
Education and Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required; currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
- Minimum of one year of experience in a professional office or business environment preferred
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
- Professional demeanor with a commitment to confidentiality and exceptional customer service
About Us:
Evans & Dixon provides Midwest business clients with sophisticated legal advice, responsive communications, and hands-on industry knowledge. Whether we are managing large-scale litigation, serving as outside general counsel, or winning in high-stakes trials, our practical and efficient approach gets the job done. If you are looking to broaden your horizons and legal career, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!
The firm offers a generous benefits package along with compensation based on experience level and client orientation:
- 401(k) and Profit Sharing
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)