Human Resources (HR) Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Human Resources Assistant to support key people operations for a non-profit organization in Stamford, Connecticut. This Contract position focuses on helping maintain smooth day-to-day HR processes, including onboarding coordination, employment screening support, and workforce documentation. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, and comfortable handling administrative tasks that contribute to an efficient employee experience.

Responsibilities:
• Coordinate onboarding activities for substitute staff, including preparing materials and supporting a smooth start to employment
• Assist with background screening administration for substitute staff by tracking status, following up on required information, and maintaining accurate records
• Create and manage job advertisements for substitute positions to support ongoing staffing needs
• Process staff activity absence requests in accordance with established HR procedures and documentation standards
• Organize, update, and maintain personnel files to ensure employee records are complete, accessible, and compliant
• Support routine HR administrative functions and help keep employee information current within HR systems
• Communicate with candidates, employees, and internal stakeholders regarding employment-related documentation and status updates• Experience supporting human resources administration in an office environment
• Working knowledge of HRIS platforms and the ability to maintain accurate employee data
• Familiarity with onboarding processes and employment documentation requirements
• Experience coordinating or tracking candidate screening activities
• Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail and record accuracy
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Prior exposure to employee relations support is preferred