HR ASSISTANT

Position Summary:
The Human Resources Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the HR Director and assists in carrying out a wide range of human resource functions. This role supports daily HR activities, including onboarding, payroll, employee relations, and compliance tasks. The ideal candidate will have prior HR experience, strong organizational skills, and a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the HR Director and HR department
• Assist in processing payroll and maintaining payroll spreadsheets and timecards
• Support the hiring process by coordinating interviews, communicating with candidates, and preparing new hire documentation
• Coordinate and manage new employee onboarding and orientation, including SPARK testing and required paperwork
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee personnel files
• Enter employment and status change data into payroll software
• Track and follow up on performance evaluation deadlines
• Assist with employee engagement efforts—helping plan events, activities, and morale initiatives
• Process employee terminations and send exit and 45-day check-in communications
• Respond to and scan garnishments and unemployment claims
• Track and update Leave of Absence (LOA) and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) cases
• Manage employee status changes and ensure accurate recordkeeping
• Participate in HR and organizational meetings and assist with company-wide initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in Human Resources or related administrative role required
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• Working knowledge of HR principles, payroll processes, and employment laws
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HRIS/payroll systems (UKG experience a plus)