Administrative Assistant

Job Description Overview: We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support our Human Resources and Recruiting team. This role is responsible for providing administrative support across multiple HR functions, including onboarding, pre-employment screenings, leaves of absence, employee documentation, and recruiting coordination. The ideal candidate will be proactive, professional, and committed to delivering exceptional internal customer service while maintaining confidentiality. Key Responsibilities Assist the HR team with day-to-day administrative functions and special projects. Coordinate and track pre-employment requirements, including background checks and drug screenings. Prepare, collect, and maintain new hire documentation, including I-9 verification and onboarding paperwork. Support leave administration by processing leave requests and maintaining related records. Assist with recruiting activities, including posting job openings, scheduling interviews, communicating with candidates, and supporting onboarding processes. Maintain accurate employee files and HR records while ensuring confidentiality and compliance. Respond to employee inquiries and direct questions to the appropriate HR team members. Generate reports, update spreadsheets, and assist with data entry and recordkeeping. Coordinate meetings, interview schedules, and other departmental logistics. Provide general administrative support to the HR and Recruiting department as needed. Qualifications 1+ years of administrative, HR, recruiting, or office support experience preferred. Previous experience in an HR internship, HR Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, or related role is highly desired. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information professionally. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newington, CT. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Newington,CT. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 2026. About TEKsystems We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re buildin #J-18808-Ljbffr TEKsystems