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HR Assistant
<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> HR Assistant</p><p><strong>Job Summary:</strong></p><p>The HR Assistant provides administrative support to the human resources team and helps ensure smooth day-to-day HR operations. This role assists with employee records, onboarding, scheduling, benefits administration, recruitment coordination, and general employee inquiries while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support daily administrative tasks for the human resources department</li><li>Maintain and update employee files, records, and HR databases</li><li>Assist with onboarding and new hire paperwork</li><li>Coordinate interviews, schedules, and candidate communications</li><li>Help process employment-related documents such as offer letters, forms, and status changes</li><li>Respond to routine employee questions regarding HR policies, procedures, and benefits</li><li>Assist with benefits enrollment, leave tracking, and other HR programs</li><li>Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and personnel documentation as needed</li><li>Support payroll and timekeeping processes by gathering and organizing information</li><li>Help ensure compliance with company policies and employment regulations</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of employee and company information</li><li>Assist with HR projects, training coordination, and employee engagement activities</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred</li><li>1+ years of administrative, HR, office support, or related experience preferred</li><li>Strong organizational and multitasking skills</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook</li><li>Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion</li><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>Familiarity with HRIS systems and basic HR processes preferred</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>HR administrative support</li><li>Onboarding coordination</li><li>Employee records management</li><li>Scheduling and communication</li><li>Data entry and reporting</li><li>Confidentiality and professionalism</li><li>Time management</li><li>Customer service mindset</li></ul><p><br></p>
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  • Oakland, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 29 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Job Title:</strong> HR Assistant</p><p><strong>Job Summary:</strong></p><p>The HR Assistant provides administrative support to the human resources team and helps ensure smooth day-to-day HR operations. This role assists with employee records, onboarding, scheduling, benefits administration, recruitment coordination, and general employee inquiries while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support daily administrative tasks for the human resources department</li><li>Maintain and update employee files, records, and HR databases</li><li>Assist with onboarding and new hire paperwork</li><li>Coordinate interviews, schedules, and candidate communications</li><li>Help process employment-related documents such as offer letters, forms, and status changes</li><li>Respond to routine employee questions regarding HR policies, procedures, and benefits</li><li>Assist with benefits enrollment, leave tracking, and other HR programs</li><li>Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and personnel documentation as needed</li><li>Support payroll and timekeeping processes by gathering and organizing information</li><li>Help ensure compliance with company policies and employment regulations</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of employee and company information</li><li>Assist with HR projects, training coordination, and employee engagement activities</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-06-15T00:00:00Z

HR Assistant Job in Oakland, CA | Robert Half