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Human Resources Assistant

Goodwin Recruiting

Join a growing organization committed to operational excellence and exceptional service. This is an exciting opportunity to support executive leadership and shape HR operations in a collaborative, supportive environment. You'll play a key role at the center of an HR Department where no two days are the same.

HR Assistant Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid vacation and company holidays
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
  • Collaborative, team-oriented culture
  • Ability to contribute directly to strategic initiatives alongside executive leadership

HR Assistant Requirements & Qualifications

  • Previous experience as a Human Resources Assistant or in HR administration preferred
  • Managing and submitting for over 1000 employees
  • Onboarding and Benefit administration
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Availability for occasional business travel (up to 20% ; expenses reimbursed)
  • Bilingual English/Spanish

HR Assistant Preferred Background & Skills

  • Familiarity with ACA, FMLA, COBRA, and other HR compliance requirements
  • Knowledge of multistate compliance (Midwest region preferred)
  • Experience working with financial reports, spreadsheets, or accounting data
  • Self-motivated, able to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments

HR Assistant Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Serve as administrative support for the HR department
  • Process payroll accurately and resolve any discrepancies
  • Partner with payroll vendors for timely, compliant payroll processing
  • Support benefit enrollment, changes, and employee inquiries
  • Track and coordinate benefit eligibility, life event updates, and open enrollment activities
  • Prepare meeting materials, reports, presentations, and communications
  • Maintain accurate employee files and HR records
  • Assist with onboarding, new hire paperwork, and leave administration (including FMLA)
  • Ensure compliance with employment regulations and assist with HR reporting
  • Organize electronic and paper filing systems for confidential documentation
  • Track and follow up on action items to keep priorities moving forward
Vacancy posted 5 hours ago
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