Entry-Level HR Assistant for Security Industry

NOLA Protection; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

NOLA Protection in New Orleans is seeking a detail-oriented Human Resources Assistant to support recruiting, onboarding, data entry, and records management. This entry-level role emphasizes confidentiality and high-volume workflow familiarity within a security-oriented environment.

Starting pay is $14 per hour with standard office hours, offering growth through exposure to HR processes and scheduling systems used in security operations.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of administrative, office, or high-volume data entry experience.
• Industry familiarity with security guard operations, scheduling, or guard compliance is highly valued.
• High School Diploma or GED required; an Associate degree or HR coursework is a plus.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace; willing to learn industry-specific platforms.
• Core skills: attention to detail, confidentiality, dependable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Job Board Management: Update and post active job openings.
• Candidate Screening: Pre-screen applicants and conduct initial phone interviews.
• Offer Logistics: Send pre-approved offer letters and initial new-hire paperwork.
• Compliance Tracking: Schedule fingerprinting appointments and track licensing statuses.
• Orientation Prep: Assemble onboarding packets for new hires.
• Workforce Tracking: Input new hire profiles and guard schedules into scheduling software.
• File Maintenance: Keep personnel files and licensing logs accurate and confidential.
• First Line of Contact: answer routine staff questions and policy inquiries.
• Escalate complex issues to Operations Leadership.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Business/HR coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

NOLA Protection in New Orleans is seeking a detail-oriented Human Resources Assistant to support recruiting, onboarding, data entry, and records management. This entry-level role emphasizes confidentiality and high-volume workflow familiarity within a security-oriented environment.

Starting pay is $14 per hour with standard office hours, offering growth through exposure to HR processes and scheduling systems used in security operations.