HR Assistant Jobs in Columbia, MD

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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Maryland Treatment Center

Human Resources Assistant

The HR Assistant will be based in our Baltimore office but will be required to spend time on site at our Parkville facility one day a week....

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Human Resources Assistant (OA)

  • Coast Guard
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 10 hours ago

Duties You will serve as an Human Resources Assistant (OA) and be responsible for providing clerical and technical support for processing a full range of staffing and position classification...

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Human Resources Assistant

  • Eversheds Sutherland
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

We have an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Assistant in the Washington DC office at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP. We are searching for someone who wants to be a valued contributor and...

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Human Resources Assistant

  • Akin
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 10 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 10 days ago

Human Resources Assistant Location: Washington, DC Schedule: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM FLSA: Non-Exempt Position Type: Full-Time/Regular Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law...

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Bilingual Human Resources Assistant

  • Addison Group
  • Montgomery Village, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 11 days ago
  • Montgomery Village, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 11 days ago

Bilingual HR Assistant Industry: Nonprofit Location (city, state) : Montgomery Village, MD / Bethesda, MD (Must be commutable to both) Assignment Type : Contract-to-Hire Pay : $20-25/hour (depending...

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Human Resources Assistant OA

  • CSOSA
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 12 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 12 days ago

Certificion of Expected Separion, Reduction-In-Force Separion Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 th documents the RIF separion action; and most recent performance appraisal.)...

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HR Assistant

  • Randstad USA
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 14 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 14 days ago

HR Assistant We are seeking a highly motivated and independent Human Resources Assistant to support our Site Manager at our co-located Mercedes and Amports facility....

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HR Assistant

  • Randstad
  • Curtis Bay, MD (17 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 16 days ago
  • Curtis Bay, MD (17 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 16 days ago

We are seeking a highly motivated and independent Human Resources Assistant to support our Site Manager at our co-located Mercedes and Amports facility. The ideal candidate is a proactive...

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HR Assistant

  • Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children
  • Montgomery Village, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 19 days ago
  • Montgomery Village, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 19 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY Provide administrative assistance and clerical support for Employment Services and other Human Resources functions. Position will need to communicate with applicants and CSAAC...

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Human Resources Assistant

  • Toyota Tsusho America, Inc.
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 21 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 21 days ago

resources information systems Pay $19.41--$23.29/hour Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer!...

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Human Resources Assistant

  • Kirkland & Ellis LLP
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 26 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 26 days ago

Transitions & Employee Lifecycle Support: Manage offboarding processes, including documentation, payroll actions, and exit interviews, while ensuring smooth internal transfers across teams and offices...

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HR Administrative Assistant (in-office)

  • COMPASS CONCIERGE SERVICES
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 28 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 28 days ago

HR Administrative Assistant (in-office) Administrative Office - WASHINGTON, DC 20003 Apply Overview Salary Range $23.00 - $25.00 Hourly Apply HR Administrative Assistant (in office) About the Role...

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Legal Talent Recruiting Assistant

  • Troutman Pepper Locke
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 29 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 29 days ago

We are always seeking talented, motivated, growth-minded, and creative individuals. Our firm is committed to providing employee support and advancement, while embracing inclusion and innovation as...

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Human Resources Assistant (HR Assistant)

  • MWEJobs
  • Rockville, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rockville, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Human Resources Assistant (HR Assistant) The Arc Montgomery County has a vacancy for a full time energetic and detail-oriented person to perform routine and specialized administrative duties in the...

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Human Resources Assistant

  • ACADEMY OF HOPE
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

As a leading adult public charter school in Washington, DC, we empower learners to achieve their academic and career goalsand we're looking for an HR Assistant who is ready to help us deliver an exceptional...

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Demographic Data for Columbia, MD

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Salary for HR Assistant Jobs in Columbia, MD

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Highest Education Level

HR Assistants in Columbia, MD offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.6%
Master's Degree
21.4%
Associate's Degree
10.7%
High School or GED
9.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.7%
Some College
1.7%
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 Columbia, MD
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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