HR Assistant

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Stable schedule

Growth opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking an HR Assistant with payroll experience to support our HR team in recruiting, onboarding, payroll processing, and employee relations. The role focuses on accuracy and compliance while providing clerical support.

You will handle weekly and semi-monthly payroll, maintain files, assist with benefits, respond to inquiries, and help drive HR projects in a busy office environment.

Qualifications

• Previous Human Resources experience preferred
• Payroll processing experience required
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
• Experience with HRIS and payroll software preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and new hire orientation
• Process weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly payroll accurately and on time
• Review timesheets, attendance records, and payroll data for accuracy
• Maintain employee personnel files and HR records
• Assist with benefits administration, enrollments, and employee changes
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, benefits, and company policies
• Prepare employment documents, reports, and HR correspondence
• Coordinate background checks, drug screenings, and other pre-employment requirements
• Support employee relations initiatives and HR projects
• Ensure compliance with company policies and employment laws
• Perform general administrative and clerical duties as needed

Skills

Payroll processing

Microsoft Excel

HRIS experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS software

Job description

HR Assistant (Payroll Experience Required)

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per Hour DOE | Full-Time | Monday - Friday

Are you an organized, detail-oriented professional with experience in Human Resources and Payroll? We are seeking an HR Assistant to support our HR department with recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, payroll processing, and administrative functions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people while ensuring accuracy and compliance behind the scenes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and new hire orientation
• Process weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly payroll accurately and on time
• Review timesheets, attendance records, and payroll data for accuracy
• Maintain employee personnel files and HR records
• Assist with benefits administration, enrollments, and employee changes
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, benefits, and company policies
• Prepare employment documents, reports, and HR correspondence
• Coordinate background checks, drug screenings, and other pre-employment requirements
• Support employee relations initiatives and HR projects
• Ensure compliance with company policies and employment laws
• Perform general administrative and clerical duties as needed

Qualifications:

• Previous Human Resources experience preferred
• Payroll processing experience required
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
• Experience with HRIS and payroll software preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience with benefits administration
• Knowledge of payroll compliance and employment regulations

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay of $18.00 - $22.00 per hour DOE
• Stable Monday-Friday schedule
• Professional and team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities for growth and professional development
• Meaningful role supporting employees and company operations

If you're a motivated HR professional with payroll experience and a passion for helping people, we'd love to hear from you.