Human Resources Assistant

HR Assistant

6 Month Contract-to-Hire

$25/hr

Onsite Monday - Friday 8:30am-5pm ET

East Rutherford, NJ

A growing organization is seeking an organized and dependable HR Assistant to support daily payroll and employee operations in a fast-paced office environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their HR or payroll career who enjoys administrative work, values accuracy, and wants to build long-term experience within Human Resources.

This role blends payroll coordination, onboarding support, employee record management, and general HR administration. The right person will be someone who is highly detail-oriented, comfortable working with confidential information, and eager to learn new systems and processes.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll play an important role in supporting day-to-day HR and payroll functions across the organization.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with weekly and biweekly payroll processing

• Reviewing employee timesheets and helping resolve discrepancies

• Maintaining payroll records, direct deposit information, and employee data

• Supporting payroll-related reporting and year-end activities

• Responding to employee questions related to payroll and HR processes

• Helping coordinate onboarding activities and new hire paperwork

• Updating employee records and maintaining organized personnel files

• Scheduling interviews and assisting with recruiting coordination

• Tracking attendance, PTO, and employee leave information

• Supporting benefits administration and employee communications

• Preparing employment verification letters and other HR documents

• Providing general administrative support to the HR team as needed

What They’re Looking For

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys staying organized, works well behind the scenes, and takes pride in accuracy and professionalism.

Preferred background includes:

• Previous administrative, HR, payroll, or office support experience

• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word skills

• High attention to detail and strong data entry accuracy

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Professional communication skills and a customer-service mindset

• Comfort handling sensitive and confidential employee information

• Experience with payroll or HR systems is helpful but not required

• Associate degree or related coursework is a plus

Why This Role Stands Out

This is more than a basic administrative position. The company is looking for someone who wants to grow into HR and payroll responsibilities over time. Training and mentorship will be available for someone with the right attitude, work ethic, and willingness to learn.

The environment is collaborative, team-oriented, and focused on supporting employees across multiple areas of the business. Candidates who are dependable, adaptable, and eager to develop professionally will do well here.