HR Assistant

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is seeking a detail-oriented HR Assistant to support daily HR operations in onboarding, HR administration, record maintenance, benefits support, and recruiting coordination.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, organization, and customer-service focus while enabling growth in the HR field. The ideal candidate will assist with onboarding, maintain employee records, support recruiting efforts, and process HR data changes.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred.
• 1+ years of administrative or HR experience.
• Experience with HRIS systems (ADP, UKG, Paycom, Workday, or similar) preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Assist with onboarding and new hire paperwork.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR files.
• Support recruiting efforts by scheduling interviews and communicating with candidates.
• Process employee status changes, terminations, and data updates.
• Assist with benefits enrollment and employee questions.
• Support leave administration (FMLA and other leaves).
• Maintain HRIS and timekeeping records.
• Complete employment verifications and other HR documentation.
• Assist with open enrollment activities and employee communications.
• Coordinate employee events, training sessions, and orientation programs.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with employment regulations.
• Provide administrative support to the HR team and leadership.

Skills

HR Administration

Microsoft Office

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

ADP

UKG

Paycom

Workday

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and professional HR Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of our Human Resources department. This position plays a key role in employee onboarding, HR administration, record maintenance, benefits support, and recruiting coordination. The ideal candidate is organized, confidential, customer-service focused, and eager to grow within the HR field. Based on HR assistant role descriptions found in enterprise resources, common responsibilities include employee record management, recruiting support, onboarding coordination, HRIS maintenance, and employee communication support.

Responsibilities

• Assist with onboarding and new hire paperwork
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR files
• Support recruiting efforts by scheduling interviews and communicating with candidates
• Process employee status changes, terminations, and data updates
• Assist with benefits enrollment and employee questions
• Support leave administration, including FMLA and other employee leave requests
• Maintain HRIS and timekeeping records
• Complete employment verifications and other HR documentation
• Assist with open enrollment activities and employee communications
• Coordinate employee events, training sessions, and orientation programs
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with employment regulations
• Provide administrative support to the HR team and leadership

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred
• 1+ years of administrative or HR experience
• Experience with HRIS systems preferred (ADP, UKG, Paycom, Workday, or similar)
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through

Preferred Experience

• Employee onboarding and orientation
• Benefits administration
• HRIS data entry and reporting
• Background checks and employment verification
• Leave administration (FMLA, ADA, LOA)
• Payroll support
• Compliance and employee record management

Pay Details: $20.00 to $23.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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