HR Assistant Jobs in Riverside, CA

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 - Riverside, CA

  • Riverside, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Job Ref: 169619 Location: Riverside, CA 92507 Location Flexibility: Onsite Category: HR Job Type: Full-time Job Status: Non-exempt Pay Basis Hourly Pay Range $45700.00 - $69300.00 Annually ($21.97...

HR Assistant

  • Fontana, CA (6 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fontana, CA (6 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Read more at www.dsv.com Location: USA - Fontana, Slover Ave Division: Solutions Job Posting Title: HR Assistant - 94807 Time Type: Full Time POSITION SUMMARY The HR Assistant provides clerical and...

Human Resources Assistant

  • San Bernardino, CA (9 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Bernardino, CA (9 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 4 days ago

ONLY THE FIRST 150 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED Pre-posted for viewing starting S aturday April 26, 2025. Applications will only be accepted online starting at 8:00 a.m. on Friday May 2, 2025,...

Human Resources Technician

  • Chino Hills, CA (20 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chino Hills, CA (20 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 6 days ago

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Administrative and HR Assistant - Bilingual Mandarin

  • La Verne, CA (23 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • La Verne, CA (23 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Administrative and HR Assistant - Bilingual Mandarin Requirements Bachelors degree in related fields At least 1-2 years in HR or Admin related roles Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Multitasking...

HR Assistant I

  • La Verne, CA (23 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • La Verne, CA (23 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Administrative and HR Assistant - Bilingual Mandarin Requirements Bachelors degree in related fields At least 1-2 years in HR or Admin related roles Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Multitasking...

Human Resources Technician II

  • Riverside, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 20 days ago

The County of Riversides' Human Resources Department is seeking a Human Resources Technician II to support the Employee Services division in Riverside. The Human Resources Technician II will be...

Temporary Human Resources Technician I/II

  • Riverside, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 30+ days ago

The County of Riverside's Department of Human Resources - Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) has an opportunity for a Temporary Human Resources Technician I/II to support the Recruiting Division....

Demographic Data for Riverside, CA

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Salary for HR Assistant Jobs in Riverside, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

HR Assistants in Riverside, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.4%
Master's Degree
21.2%
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 in Riverside, CA
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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