HR Assistant Jobs in Florida

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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HR Recruiting Assistant (On-Site Role)

  • Melbourne, FL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Melbourne, FL
  • 8 hours ago

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers mission and quest...

Ops Staff Assistant - 64941415 1 1 1

  • Bradenton, FL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Bradenton, FL
  • 12 hours ago

Requisition No: 851432 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: OPS STAFF ASSISTANT - 64941415 1 1 1 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 64941415 Salary: $18 to $21 per hour Posting Closing Date:...

Human Resources Technician I

  • Miami, FL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 12 hours ago

THIS IS A SUPPLEMENTAL RECRUITMENT TO THE ORIGINAL RECRUITMENT. APPLICANTS WHO RECENTLY APPLIED AND ARE ELIGIBLE DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY. A MAXIMUM OF 100 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS...

Human Resources Assistant

  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 1 day ago

Overview Kimley-Horn is looking for a Human Resources (HR) Assistant to join our West Palm Beach, Florida (FL) office on their HR team! This is not a remote position....

Benefits Assistant, Human Resources

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 1 day ago

Assists with the employee separation process: including scheduling and conducting exit interviews, initiating the separation workflow, terming benefits enrollments, and sending the necessary information...

Sr. Administrative Assistant, Human Resources

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 1 day ago

Job Posting Summary Baptist Health is seeking a proactive and highly organized Senior Administrative Assistant to support HR team. This role will involve managing calendars, providing team...

Human Resources Assistant (O/A) New

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 3 days ago

D HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (O/A) Department of Defense View Employer's ProfileFOLLOW EMPLOYER Today Secret Unspecified Unspecified Business - HR naval air station jacksonville, FL...

Responsibilities: Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Project & Process Management: Collaborate with Human Resources, SIG /payroll, and external business colleagues, to identify areas for improvement...

Staff Assistant - 55012002

  • Orlando, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 5 days ago

Requisition No: 851705 Agency: Department of Transportation Working Title: STAFF ASSISTANT - 55012002 Pay Plan: SES Position Number: 55012002 Salary: $40,741.87 - $43,541.68 Posting Closing Date:...

Human Resources Recruiting Assistant (Talent Aquisition)

  • Brandon, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Brandon, FL
  • 5 days ago

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Staff Assistant - 67013320

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 5 days ago

Requisition No: 851717 Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities Working Title: STAFF ASSISTANT - 67013320 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 67013320 Salary: $1,260.00 - $1,428.31...

Temporary Market HR Operations Assistant

  • Pensacola, FL
  • 7 days ago
  • Pensacola, FL
  • 7 days ago

Supports the New Associate Navigator through daily auditing for I-9 compliance, provisioning status audit, dependent document audit and new associate information reporting....

Human Resources Assistant

  • Vero Beach, FL
  • 7 days ago
  • Vero Beach, FL
  • 7 days ago

Welcome, we are excited you are here. Take a peek at what our beautiful County has to offer This position is responsible for carrying out a variety of administrative duties within the Human...

HR Assistant (Community) (inactive)

  • Juno Beach, FL
  • 8 days ago
  • Juno Beach, FL
  • 8 days ago

Community: The Waterford Address: 601 Universe Blvd Juno Beach, Florida 33408 Pay Range $20.67-$28.44+ Hourly Live your purpose. Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork. Create meaningful,...

Human Resource Assistant

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 8 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 8 days ago

Can you imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community? If you are a person who wants more than just a job, who wants your...

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Salary for HR Assistant Jobs in Florida

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

HR Assistants in Florida 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 Florida
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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