HR Assistant

Atrium Staffing; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Atrium Care Package

Job summary

Atrium Staffing's client seeks an HR Assistant to support daily HR operations, including payroll processing via Paycom, benefits administration, onboarding, and records management.

The role covers full-cycle recruitment, onboarding coordination, employee relations, training, and engagement, while ensuring compliance with federal and New Jersey laws. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, with a Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience administering payroll using an HRIS and managing benefits.
• Knowledge of federal and NJ employment laws with a commitment to compliance and confidentiality.
• Experience supporting full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and lifecycle processes.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, with project management and multitasking skills; proficient in MS Office/HR software.
• Demonstrated ability to process payroll accurately using HRIS and Paycom.

Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle recruitment: job postings, resume screening, interviews, and coordination.
• Coordinate onboarding and new hire orientation for a positive employee experience.
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee records, attendance data, and HR files.
• Administer payroll processing, benefits, leave administration, and related HR programs.
• Serve as a point of contact for HR inquiries on policies, benefits, and workplace programs.
• Assist with employee relations, addressing concerns and supporting conflict resolution.
• Support performance management, training, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with management to implement HR policies and ensure legal compliance and confidentiality.
• Process bi-weekly payroll through Paycom, ensuring accuracy before submission.

Skills

Payroll processing

HRIS

Recruitment

Onboarding

Compliance

Employee relations

Training & development

Confidentiality

Communication

Organization & multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Paycom

MS Office/HR software

Job description

Client Overview:

We are a nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through impactful programs, advocacy, and support services that help individuals and families thrive. Our client is seeking an HR Assistant to join their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$22/hr

Position Overview:

The HR Assistant supports daily HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, employee records, compliance, and employee relations.

Responsibilities of the HR Assistant:

• Support full-cycle recruitment activities, including job postings, resume screening, candidate interviews, and interview coordination.
• Coordinate onboarding and new hire orientation programs to ensure a positive employee experience and smooth integration into the organization.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, HR files, attendance data, and other personnel documentation.
• Administer and support payroll processing, employee benefits, leave administration, and related HR programs.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, benefits, and workplace programs.
• Assist with employee relations matters, including addressing concerns, supporting conflict resolution, and promoting a positive work environment.
• Support performance management, employee training, professional development initiatives, and employee engagement programs.
• Collaborate with management to implement HR policies, ensure compliance with applicable labor laws and regulations, and maintain strict confidentiality of employee information.
• Process and administer bi-weekly payroll through Paycom, ensuring accuracy and compliance prior to final submission.

Required Experience/Skills for the HR Assistant:

• Experience administering payroll through a web-based HRIS and managing employee benefits programs.
• Knowledge of federal and New Jersey employment laws and HR best practices, with a commitment to maintaining compliance and confidentiality.
• Experience supporting full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong project management, multitasking, and Microsoft Office/HR software proficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to process payroll accurately using HRIS and payroll platforms such as Paycom.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred.

Benefits:

• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).