HR Administrative Assistant: Onboarding & Payroll Support

Birmingham Jefferson Co; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) is seeking a Human Resources Administrative Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the HR department in a fast-paced environment. You will handle onboarding, payroll assistance, employee engagement coordination, and confidential recordkeeping.

The role requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years related knowledge and experience as a Human Resources Assistant or Generalist is strongly preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED, associates or higher preferred with a concentration in human resources, business or public administration.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now is strongly preferred.
• Notary certification or ability to obtain certification within 90 days required.
• Valid State of Alabama Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Human Resources team and department leadership.
• Greet employees and visitors, answer department phone calls, and direct inquiries appropriately.
• Assist employees with HR, payroll, benefits, and policy questions while escalating complex matters.
• Coordinate interviews, scheduling, candidate communications, phone screenings, onboarding activities.
• Prepare onboarding documentation, orientation materials, and new hire packets.
• Maintain confidential personnel files and HR documentation per policy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Assosciates or higher in HR/business/public admin

Notary certification or ability within 90 days

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

HRIS/Payroll software

Job description

Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) is seeking a Human Resources Administrative Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the HR department in a fast-paced environment. You will handle onboarding, payroll assistance, employee engagement coordination, and confidential recordkeeping.

The role requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures.