HR Assistant Jobs

A HR Assistant, or Human Resources Assistant, plays a crucial role in the human resources industry by providing support to HR professionals in completing administrative tasks related to the hiring, onboarding, benefit administration and employee records maintenance processes. They often act as the liaison between HR management and employees, providing information and help with HR-related issues. HR Assistants also handle tasks such as scheduling meetings, maintaining HR databases, and assisting with recruitment and staffing logistics. They may also assist in payroll preparation and manage employee queries regarding HR policies and procedures.

Essential skills for a HR Assistant include excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. They should be detail-oriented, have good time-management skills, and be proficient with MS Office Suite and HR software, like HRIS or HRMS. Although not always required, a HR Certification, such as aPHR (Associate Professional in Human Resources), can be beneficial for career advancement. Before becoming a HR Assistant, a person may hold roles such as Administrative Assistant, Office Coordinator, or Recruitment Coordinator.

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Human Resources Assistant

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  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 6 days ago
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  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 6 days ago

Key Responsibilities Onboarding & Orientation: Coordinate new hire onboarding, prepare offer letters, process background checks, and schedule orientations....

Human Resources Assistant

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 hour ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 hour ago

Hearst Television (HTV) is seeking a full-time Human Resources Assistant to support the operations of its HR team. This role contributes to a wide range of HR functions, from recruiting to systems...

Human Resource Assistant

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 hour ago

at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Human Resource Assistant Human Resource Assistant Hiring Department: Human Resources Location: Rockford, IL...

HR Technician III --Temporary Solutions

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 1 hour ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 1 hour ago

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible...

Executive Human Resources Administrative Assistant T-Mobile Arena

  • City Center, NV
  • 1 hour ago
  • City Center, NV
  • 1 hour ago

Levy Sector Position Title: Executive Human Resources Administrative Assistant | T-Mobile Arena Starting Pay: $23.00 per hour We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging?...

Human Resources Assistant (2-3-Month Contract)

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 hour ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 hour ago

Location: Washington, DC Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM (-hour lunch) Compensation: $18-$21/hour DOE Start Date: Immediate About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive...

Human Resources Assistant

  • Aurora, IL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Aurora, IL
  • 1 hour ago

letters, contracts, and HR policy updates Post job openings and coordinate interview logistics Support onboarding activities and schedule internal HR meetings and events Track performance review and...

Departmental Personnel Assistant/Emergency Appointments Homelessness

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 hours ago

. ** Technical personnel work includes experience in areas such as policy development and application, examination and recruitment, classification, salary administration, employee relations, staff development...

Sports Arena HR Admin Assistant

  • Mammoth, UT
  • 2 hours ago
  • Mammoth, UT
  • 2 hours ago

HR ADMIN ASSISTANT - UTAH JAZZ & UTAH MAMMOTH @ THE DELTA CENTER Pay Range : $23.00 to $25.00 HOURLY - BASED ON EXPERIENCE We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text...

HR Assistant

  • Chandler, AZ
  • 2 hours ago
  • Chandler, AZ
  • 2 hours ago

This role supports daily HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, records maintenance, and compliance....

HR Recruiting Assistant

  • Parsons, KS
  • 2 hours ago
  • Parsons, KS
  • 2 hours ago

HR Recruiting Assistant Category: Human Resources Department: Human Resources Description: Position Summary: In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the recruitment process by posting...

Human Resources Technician

  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Human Resources oversees a variety of operational functions, including employee selection, employee relations, health and retirement benefits administration, disability leave and return-to-work management...

Human Resources Assistant (Military)

  • Lawrence, KS
  • 7 hours ago
  • Lawrence, KS
  • 7 hours ago

Summary You will serve as a Human Resources Assistant (Military) in the Naval Reserve Officers' Training Corps (NROTC) Units and Strategic Sealift Midshipman Program (SSMP) Units within the NSTC...

Human Resources Assistant

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 7 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 7 hours ago

Overview: $15.00 per hour A Human Resource Assistant at Worlds of Fun is responsible for providing administrative support to the Human Resources Department. This position is a seasonal hourly...

Staff Assistant (HR Liaison)

  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • 1 day ago

STAFF ASSISTANT (HR LIAISON) 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 210 N Palmetto Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 $36,022.97 - $39,625.27 a year - Full-time The State of Florida 2,063 reviews $36,022.97 -...

HR Assistant Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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HR Fundamentals
HR professionals look after the greatest creators of value (and risk) in organisations: their people. On this five-week course, youll be introduced to the practice of HR, and develop essential...
The Role of Personal Assistants in Disability Support
Disabled people can now receive funding from their local authority to employ a personal assistant. While this gives them more personalised care in their own home, it also turns them into an...
Becoming a Student Assistant: Teaching and Mentoring
Student assistants are valuable staff members at the University of Groningen. Currently, over 700 students take up teaching duties, support role functions, governing positions, and many other...

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Salary for HR Assistant Jobs Nationwide

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

HR Assistants offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.4%
Master's Degree
21.3%
Associate's Degree
10.6%
High School or GED
9.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.7%
Some College
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.4%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by HR Assistants
1-2 years
34.0%
Less than 1 year
30.9%
2-4 years
25.6%
4-6 years
5.5%
6-8 years
2.7%
10+ years
1.4%



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