HR Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Long Term Assignment ( 9-12 months)

THE OPPORTUNITY Gallant Business Solutions is recruiting an HR Assistant to support a local county government client. This is a hands-on, front-facing role for someone who can combine dependable administrative execution with sound judgment, strong customer service, and a genuine interest in growing within Human Resources.

WHAT YOU’LL DO Support HR teams such as Benefits, Pensions & Retirement Services, Classification & Compensation, or Onboarding based on operational needs. Respond professionally to employee and retiree calls, emails, and walk-in questions; research routine issues, document actions, and escalate appropriately. Provide administrative and project support, including scheduling meetings, preparing materials, maintaining records, updating data, and tracking tasks through completion. Assist with benefits, retirement, onboarding, open enrollment, employee programs, and other HR initiatives. Handle confidential employee information with discretion, accuracy, and a documentation-first mindset. Identify process gaps, bring practical ideas forward, and help the team improve consistency and service delivery.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR Minimum 2 years of Human Resources experience and 2 years of customer service experience; high school diploma required. Strong Microsoft Office skills and comfort learning HRIS, benefits, payroll, pension, or case-tracking systems. Excellent organization, attention to detail, follow-through, and ability to manage competing priorities in a busy office. Sound judgment: able to distinguish what can be resolved independently from what requires research or escalation. Professional, calm, service-oriented communication with employees, retirees, managers, and other stakeholders. Proactive mindset, dependable attendance, willingness to learn, and interest in building a longer-term career in HR or public service.

WHY THIS ROLE This assignment offers direct exposure to public-sector HR operations and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful employee-facing programs. High-performing temporary team members may be considered for future County opportunities when positions and funding are available; conversion is not guaranteed.