Human Resources Assistant – Part-Time
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Human Resources Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule: Part-Time, up to 24 hours per week
Job Summary
The Human Resources Assistant provides part-time administrative support to the HR department, with a focus on onboarding, employment screening, personnel file maintenance, and confidential recordkeeping. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling sensitive employee information.
Key Responsibilities
· Prepare new hire orientation binders and onboarding materials.
· Assist with onboarding paperwork, offer letters, and new hire documentation.
· Complete reference checks and monitor pre-employment background checks.
· Maintain accurate and confidential personnel files for new hires and current employees.
· Audit personnel files and follow up on missing documentation as directed.
· Organize, file, scan, and maintain HR records, forms, certifications, and acknowledgments.
· Schedule interviews and coordinate interview logistics as directed.
· Provide general clerical, data entry, copying, packet preparation, and administrative support to the Human Resources Manager.
· Maintain strict confidentiality and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
· High school diploma or equivalent required.
· Previous office, administrative, or Human Resources experience preferred.
· Experience handling confidential records preferred.
· Strong organization, accuracy, attention to detail, and follow-through.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
· Effective verbal and written communication skills.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
· Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently or as part of a team.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
· Primarily office-based environment with frequent interaction with employees, applicants, and managers.
· Regular handling of confidential personnel records and information.
· Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and operate standard office equipment.
· Ability to occasionally lift and carry files, boxes, and office materials up to 20 pounds.
Expected hours: 24.0 per week
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- human resources assistant: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
