HR Assistant

dfa; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

dfa is seeking an HR Assistant to provide administrative and operational support to the Human Resources department. You will maintain employee records, monitor attendance, coordinate temporary staffing and onboarding, and assist with engagement initiatives.

This role helps ensure policy compliance and supports programs such as uniforms, recognition events, and community campaigns while serving as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One of: Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field preferred.
• 0–2 years of administrative or HR-related experience is common for this role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain employee physical records and HR files.
• Monitor and track employee attendance.
• Support employee engagement processes and participate in recognition events.
• Respond to employee inquiries.
• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding of temporary staff with staffing agencies.
• Facilitate employee Uniform program.
• Facilitate United Way Campaign.
• Assist with compliance and audits.
• Other duties as assigned by HR leadership.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Labor laws basics

Office software familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

General Purpose:

The HR Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the Human Resources department by maintaining employee records, monitoring attendance, coordinating temporary staffing and onboarding, and facilitating employee engagement initiatives. This role ensures compliance with company policies and supports HR programs such as uniform distribution, recognition events, and community campaigns. The HR Assistant serves as a key point of contact for employee inquiries and contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of HR operations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintaining employee physical records
• Monitor and track employee attendance
• Support employee engagement process and actively participate in/plan/recommend employee recognition or appreciation events
• Responding to employee inquiries+
• Monitor and track temporary employee times
• Coordinate the recruitment and onboarding of temporary employees in partnership with established contingent staffing agencies according to location needs
• Facilitate employee Uniform program.
• Facilitate United Way Campaign
• Assist with Compliance and Audits
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent(minimum)
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field is often preferred
• 0 – 2 years of administrative or HR-related experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Basic knowledge of labor laws and HR practices
• Familiarity with office software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace)

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans