What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Administrative Assistant position at Lensa?
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Job Description
We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented HR Administrative Assistant to support the Human Resources team onsite at our clients HQ in San Diego, CA. This role is pivotal in maintaining smooth HR operations, especially during special projects and organizational transitions. The ideal candidate will be a friendly, solution-oriented professional with strong Workday and Excel skills, capable of managing sensitive data and supporting various HR functions.
Key Responsibilities
HR Operations & Systems Support
Skills And Requirements
Job Description
We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented HR Administrative Assistant to support the Human Resources team onsite at our clients HQ in San Diego, CA. This role is pivotal in maintaining smooth HR operations, especially during special projects and organizational transitions. The ideal candidate will be a friendly, solution-oriented professional with strong Workday and Excel skills, capable of managing sensitive data and supporting various HR functions.
Key Responsibilities
HR Operations & Systems Support
- Enter and maintain employee data in Workday, ensuring accuracy and integrity of records.
- Assist with onboarding workflows in Workday, including document collection and task tracking.
- Support HR team members during out-of-office coverage, ensuring continuity of operations.
- Compile and manage data related to temporary staffing.
- Generate weekly/monthly reports and ad hoc analyses using Excel, maintaining spreadsheet formulas and data consistency.
- Track and update temporary staff records across departments.
- Post job descriptions to approved staffing agencies and platforms.
- Coordinate reference and background checks with external screening vendors.
- Maintain documentation and retention protocols for Talent Acquisition.
- Prepare and distribute exit paperwork for separating employees.
- Assist with updating internal profiles and job descriptions for newly acquired companies (M&A support).
- Help standardize job descriptions and internal documentation as part of ongoing HR projects.
- Serve as a welcoming presence at the clients HQ front desk, providing coverage as needed.
- Answer questions from employees and visitors with professionalism and warmth.
- Support digital transformation initiatives, including converting physical files into digital records.
- Assist with M&A-related updates to employee profiles and organizational documentation.
- Review workforce performance and staffing metrics.
- Align HR initiatives with business goals.
- Present updates on contingent workforce programs, Statement of Work (SOW) engagements, and talent acquisition trends.
- Discuss compliance, cost savings, and operational efficiencies.
Skills And Requirements
- Workday experience is highly preferred.
- 4 years of HR experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formula management and data integrity.
- HR processes (onboarding, termination, hiring, recruiting, tuition reimbursement, EBRs)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; must be friendly, curious, and solution-oriented.
- Comfortable working in a static role with limited promotional path; ideal for someone seeking long-term stability in HR administration.