Job Title: Human Resources Assistant
Job Location: Panama city, FL
Job Type: fulltime (Temp to hire) - Contract
Job Summary
- The Human Resources Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the HR department, including hiring, onboarding, employee records, benefits, compliance, and general HR activities. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, confidential, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Coordinate pre-employment checks, including background, motor vehicle, and reference checks.
- Prepare and process new-hire paperwork and ensure all required documents are complete and accurate.
- Conduct employee orientation and communicate company policies and procedures.
- Assist with employee offboarding and maintain accurate, confidential employee records and HR databases.
- Prepare HR reports and assist with HR metrics, compliance, and employment law requirements.
- Maintain knowledge of HR policies and procedures and communicate updates to employees.
- Support employee events, engagement initiatives, and special HR projects.
- Provide general administrative support, including calendar management, meeting scheduling, correspondence, and document preparation.
- Support open enrollment and help employees understand benefit options.
- Assist with compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by HR management.
Qualifications & Skills:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 2+ years of related experience and/or training; prior administrative or HR experience preferred.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, planning, and project management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Experience with software databases, spreadsheets, word processing/typing, and presentations.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
