HR Assistant Part-Time

Summary

The HR Assistant supports the Human Resources department with recruiting, onboarding, records management, and employee programs. This role helps ensure a smooth, compliant hiring process and positive experience for new and current employees.

Environmental/Working Conditions

Normal office environment. Part-time position, approximately 24–28 hours per week, with up to 30 hours during peak periods. Schedule flexibility is required to support new hire orientation sessions.

Pay Range:

$18–$22 per hour

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Essential Duties &

Responsibilities

• Post job openings and screen applications for assigned positions
• Participate in interviews alongside experienced HR staff and, after completing training, conduct initial phone screens independently
• Schedule interviews and coordinate with hiring managers on feedback and next steps
• Complete reference checks and pre-employment background screenings
• Coordinate pre-employment testing as required
• Manage candidate communications, including status updates, offer letters, and decline notices
• Coordinate the onboarding process for new hires, including paperwork, employment eligibility verification, and system access
• Prepare materials for and set up new hire orientation
• Assist new hires with benefit enrollment and track enrollment deadlines
• Maintain accurate, confidential personnel files in line with company policy and legal requirements
• Enter and maintain employee data in the HRIS
• Track introductory period evaluations and remind managers of due dates
• Coordinate employee recognition programs and appreciation events
• Support annual benefit open enrollment
• Respond to employee HR questions, referring complex matters as appropriate
• Perform other duties as assigned by the HR Manager
• Assumes other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed at the discretion of the Lead Team. Also, perform other administrative duties as deemed necessary by Lead Team.