HR Assistant

Edwards Electrical & Mechanical Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Edwards Electrical & Mechanical, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a detail-oriented HR support professional to assist with onboarding and pre-employment screening.

You’ll extend offer letters in Workday, manage background checks and drug screenings, coordinate IT equipment, and ensure all paperwork is completed accurately and on time, with a full benefits package and $33 per hour. This hands-on role emphasizes dependable follow-through, professional communication, and the ability to handle

Qualifications

• Previous experience in human resources, recruiting coordination, onboarding, office administration, or a similar support role is preferred, but not required.
• Experience supporting new-hire paperwork, background checks, drug screenings, or other pre-employment requirements is preferred.
• Experience using Workday or another human resources information system is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Dependability and consistent follow-through.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential candidate and employee information appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Extend offer letters in Workday.
• Send background check and drug screening authorization forms.
• Review completed background check and drug screening results.
• Set up pre-work screens.
• Run motor vehicle record checks when needed.
• Submit IT requests for equipment needed by new hires.
• Follow up with candidates to ensure they stay on top of required paperwork.
• Once background and drug screening results return with a “hire” status, complete the hiring process in Workday.
• Create badges for new hires.

Skills

HR coordination

Onboarding support

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality handling

Tools

Workday

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Extend offer letters in Workday.
• Send background check and drug screening authorization forms.
• Review completed background check and drug screening results.
• Set up pre-work screens.
• Run motor vehicle record checks when needed.
• Submit IT requests for equipment needed by new hires.
• Follow up with candidates to ensure they stay on top of required paperwork.
• Once background and drug screening results return with a “hire” status, complete the hiring process in Workday.
• Create badges for new hires.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in human resources, recruiting coordination, onboarding, office administration, or a similar support role is preferred, but not required.
• Experience supporting new-hire paperwork, background checks, drug screenings, or other pre-employment requirements is preferred.
• Experience using Workday or another human resources information system is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Dependability and consistent follow-through.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential candidate and employee information appropriately.

Why It’s Worth It

This is an opportunity to join MECX in a hands-on HR support role that directly contributes to the company’s hiring and onboarding experience.

The position offers $33 per hour and a full benefits package while providing valuable experience in human resources, recruiting coordination, pre-employment screening, Workday, and employee onboarding.

Work Authorization

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. Employment eligibility will be verified at the time of hire.