Human Resources Administrative Assistant

Job Description

HR Administrative Assistant

Downtown Charleston, SC

$24.00 to $24.86/hour

Temporary, approximately 3+ months

Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Start: ASAP

We are seeking a detail-oriented HR Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support to a busy Benefits and Leave team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrative professional who is organized, comfortable working with confidential information, and able to manage high-volume data entry and routine processes with accuracy.

Direct benefits or leave administration experience is a strong plus, but it is not required. Candidates with solid general administrative experience who are comfortable learning HR and benefits processes are encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will support the Benefits Manager and Benefits/Leave Program Manager with day-to-day administrative tasks, including:

• Entering and updating employee information across HR, payroll, and vendor systems

• Processing routine benefits and leave updates

• Distributing, receiving, reviewing, and processing forms and supporting documentation

• Tracking leave requests, documentation, deadlines, and return-to-work information

• Preparing and sending employee correspondence, notices, and informational materials

• Responding to routine benefits and leave questions and escalating more complex matters

• Auditing benefit elections, deductions, and employee records for accuracy

• Assisting with benefit invoices, payroll deduction updates, and discrepancy resolution

• Coordinating routine information with employees, supervisors, payroll, timekeepers, and benefit providers

• Supporting new-hire enrollment, open enrollment, reporting, training, and other benefits activities

• Maintaining accurate and confidential employee records

• Performing data entry across multiple systems and vendor platforms

• Providing additional administrative support as needed

What We're Looking For

• Strong administrative or clerical experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred

• One to two years of administrative, HR, payroll, benefits, or related experience preferred

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Comfortable with repetitive and high-volume data entry

• Ability to navigate multiple systems and vendor platforms

• Experience handling confidential or sensitive information

• Strong organizational skills and ability to follow established procedures

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

• HR administrative experience is helpful

• Benefits or leave administration experience is a major plus