HR Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

HR Assistant | $25.00 per hour | Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM | Temp-to-Hire

What Matters Most

• Competitive pay of $25.00 per hour, with time-and-a-half for hours worked over 40 
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM; typically Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM during academic breaks and portions of the summer 
• Location: Burlington, NC 
• Temporary-to-hire opportunity with career growth and stability 
• Weekly pay with direct deposit or pay card 
• When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision and medical insurance as well as 401(k), direct deposit and the referral bonus program 

Job Description

A well-established educational organization is seeking an  HR Assistant to provide year-round human resources, administrative, and front-office support. This position supports benefits, onboarding, compliance, scheduling, employee records, and other day-to-day HR functions while also assisting with general school operations. The ideal candidate is dependable, self-directed, highly organized, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This is an on-site role requiring professionalism, confidentiality, flexibility, and comfort working around students. Must be willing to wear multiple “hats” and flexible to assist where needed.

Responsibilities:

• Provide front-office support by greeting visitors, answering and directing calls, returning messages, responding to inquiries, and assisting with general office needs. 
• Support HR functions including benefits enrollment and monitoring, onboarding, ACA reporting, background/MVR checks, leave tracking, and employee documentation. 
• Coordinate substitute teacher scheduling, interview appointments, administrative calendars, and recruiting logistics. 
• Support HR functions including benefits enrollment and monitoring, onboarding, ACA reporting, background/MVR checks, leave tracking, and employee documentation. 
• Maintain files, process mail, prepare forms and meeting materials, draft and proofread correspondence, and support routine reporting and data collection. 
• Assist with payroll reporting, staff meetings, workshops, school events, safety materials, and other school-wide operational needs as assigned. 

Qualifications and Requirements:

• High school diploma or higher required. 
• Minimum of 1 year HR administrative experience ; school-system HR or administrative experience is preferred, but candidates with transferable HR experience from other industries will be considered. 
• Proficiency with  Microsoft Office and Google tools , including Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Forms. 
• Strong organizational, multitasking, communication, and confidentiality skills with the ability to work independently. 
• Adaptable and dependable with the ability to work professionally around children and assist with changing school and office priorities. 

Benefits and Perks:

• $25.00 per hour , with time-and-a-half for hours worked over 40 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance eligibility while working through The Reserves Network 
• 401(k) 
• Weekly pay with direct deposit or pay card 
• Referral bonus program 
• Training and opportunity for growth into a direct-hire position 

Your New Organization:

Join an established nonprofit educational organization that provides a collaborative, service-focused work environment. Team members work across functions and are expected to be flexible, dependable, and willing to assist where needed while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Your Career Partner:

The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.

The base pay range for this position is $25.00 per hour , excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final compensation will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future growth.