Human Resources Assistant

We're looking for a Human Resources Assistant to join our team and play a key role in creating an outstanding employee experience from the very first interaction. You'll support a variety of HR functions—including recruiting, onboarding, benefits, payroll, employee engagement, and internal communications—while helping ensure our people and processes operate with excellence. The ideal candidate is organized, detail‑oriented, maintains the highest level of confidentiality, and embraces our core values by Deploying Faster, Operating with Confidence, and Designing with Purpose in every interaction and process. What You'll Do Provide administrative and operational support to the Human Resources team with accuracy, responsiveness, and professionalism. Assist with recruiting activities, including posting job openings, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates in a timely manner. Coordinate travel arrangements for interviews, including booking flights, hotels, ground transportation, and preparing itineraries to ensure a seamless recruitment experience. Coordinate new hire onboarding and orientation to ensure employees have a positive and seamless start. Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, ensuring data integrity and compliance with company policies. Process employment documentation, including new hire paperwork, employee status changes, and terminations. Support benefits administration by assisting employees with enrollment, changes, and general inquiries. Assist with payroll by collecting and verifying employee time and attendance information. Respond to employee questions regarding policies, procedures, and benefits while delivering exceptional customer service. Prepare reports, correspondence, and HR documentation that support informed decision‑making. Help coordinate employee engagement initiatives, training programs, and recognition activities. Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and recommend solutions that enhance efficiency and the employee experience. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism. Assist in creating and publishing the company's Quarterly Employee Newsletter by gathering content from departments, drafting and editing articles, coordinating deadlines, and ensuring the newsletter reflects company culture, employee achievements, and organizational updates. Support internal communications initiatives by maintaining consistent branding, formatting, and messaging across HR communications and employee‑facing materials. What You'll Bring High School diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. 1-3 years of administrative or human resources experience preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Experience with HRIS and payroll systems is a plus. Strong organizational and time‑management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism. Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving abilities. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices. Customer service mindset with a positive and professional attitude. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships. Must be able to qualify and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. #J-18808-Ljbffr