HR Assistant Jobs in Durham, NC

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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FT Staff: Assistant Director-Admissions and Recruitment

  • Shaw University
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 21 hours ago

Do you love working in an academic environment? Are up to the challenge of recruiting prospective students to study at an institution of higher learning? If so, we have the job for you! Shaw...

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Senior HR Assistant

  • Revenue
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 3 days ago

The Senior HR Assistant provides advanced administrative support to departmental leadership and staff....

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HR & Recruiting Assistant

  • SouthLight
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 3 days ago

As our HR Assistant, you will provide overall support to the HR Department as well as specific support to the recruiting function in the areas of posting job openings, screening resumes, coordinating...

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HR Tech II

  • Public Safety
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 5 days ago

Agency Safety Division 70000075 Dept of Public Safety Job Classification Title HR Technician II (S) Position Number 60080789 Grade NC07 About Us The Department of Public Safety's mission is to...

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Human Resources Technician I

  • Adult Correction
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 5 days ago

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - Operations Job Classification Title HR Technician I (S) Position Number 60076700 Grade NC05 About Us The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the...

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Senior HR Assistant

  • State of North Carolina
  • Raleigh, NC (22 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (22 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 5 days ago

The Senior HR Assistant provides advanced administrative support to departmental leadership and staff....

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HR Recruiting Assistant

  • Residential Services, Inc./RSI
  • Chapel Hill, NC (8 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC (8 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 6 days ago

A major focus of this role will be building and maintaining long-term recruiting partnerships with local colleges, high schools, workforce development programs, and community agencies to create...

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Employee Benefits Assistant Account Manager

  • Hub International
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

ABOUT HUB INTERNATIONAL: HUB International Limited ("HUB") is one of the largest global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a broad array of property, casualty, risk management, life...

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Demographic Data for Durham, NC

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Salary for HR Assistant Jobs in Durham, NC

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHR research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for HR Assistant positions.



Highest Education Level

HR Assistants in Durham, NC 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 Durham, NC
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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