HR Assistant

SURGE Staffing; Zanesville (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

SURGE Staffing is seeking an HR Assistant to support payroll, recruiting, and HR operations in McConnelsville, Ohio. This role handles APD Payroll, job postings, candidate screening, scheduling, and on-site HR tasks with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.

The successful candidate will have experience in HR or administrative support, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. This is an on-site opportunity with standard daytime hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR, payroll, recruiting, or administrative support.
• Experience with APD Payroll preferred.
• Comfortable using Indeed and online recruiting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist with payroll processing using APD Payroll.
• Post, update, and maintain job openings on Indeed and other platforms.
• Review applications, screen candidates, and conduct initial phone interviews.
• Assist with interview scheduling and candidate coordination.
• Represent the company at job fairs, hiring events, and recruiting activities.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee and recruiting records.
• Provide administrative and clerical support to the HR team.
• Assist with onboarding, recruiting, and other HR projects as needed.

Skills

Payroll

Recruiting support

Applicant screening

Interview scheduling

Job postings

Microsoft Office

Phone manner

Communication skills

Data privacy

Tools

APD Payroll

Indeed

Job description

HR Assistant – Payroll & Recruiting Support

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

Work Location: McConnelsville, Ohio

Position Overview

We are seeking a reliable, organized, and detail-oriented HR Assistant to support payroll, recruiting, and daily HR operations. This role will assist with APD Payroll, job postings, applicant screening, interview scheduling, job fairs, employee records, and general HR administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing and maintaining payroll using APD Payroll
• Post, update, and maintain job openings on Indeed and other recruiting platforms
• Review applications, screen candidates, and conduct initial phone interviews
• Assist with interview scheduling and candidate coordination
• Represent the company at job fairs, hiring events, and recruiting activities
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee and recruiting records
• Provide administrative and clerical support to the HR team
• Assist with onboarding, recruiting, and other HR 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, organization, and time-management skills
• Professional, friendly, and confident 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, interviewing, 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.