HR Assistant

Surge Staffing; McConnelsville (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge Staffing is seeking an HR Assistant to support payroll, recruiting, and daily HR tasks. You will assist with APD payroll, posting jobs, screening candidates, and coordinating interviews and job fairs.

The role involves maintaining HR records, providing general admin support, and representing the company at recruiting events. Relevant HR/payroll experience is required or preferred, with strong communication skills and discretion.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR, payroll, recruiting, or administrative support.
• APD Payroll experience preferred.
• Comfortable using Indeed and online recruiting platforms.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Professional and friendly phone manner; discretion with confidential information.
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Recruiting or job fair experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing and maintaining payroll using APD Payroll.
• Post and maintain job openings on Indeed and other recruiting platforms.
• Review applicants and conduct initial phone screens.
• Assist with scheduling interviews and coordinating candidates.
• Represent the company at job fairs and recruiting events.
• Maintain accurate employee and recruiting records.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team.
• Assist with other HR and recruiting projects as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Phone etiquette

Discretion

Multi-tasking

Tools

APD Payroll

Indeed

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR Assistant – Payroll Support

Pay: $20–$25/hour
Schedule: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM or 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Position Overview

We are seeking a reliable and organized HR Assistant to support payroll, recruiting, and day-to-day HR activities. This role will assist with APD payroll, job postings, candidate phone screens, job fairs, and other administrative HR functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing and maintaining payroll using APD Payroll
• Post and maintain job openings on Indeed and other recruiting platforms
• Review applicants and conduct initial phone screens
• Assist with scheduling interviews and coordinating candidates
• Represent the company at job fairs and recruiting events
• Maintain accurate employee and recruiting records
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team
• Assist with other HR and recruiting projects as needed

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous experience in HR, payroll, recruiting, or administrative support
• Experience with APD Payroll preferred
• Comfortable using Indeed and online recruiting platforms
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Professional and friendly phone manner
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Previous recruiting or job fair experience is a plus

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Surge is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Surge is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

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