HR Assistant: Front Desk & Benefits Support

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 13 employer-paid days off per yr

Free transit pass for you and your fam

On-site gym and gym membership

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) seeks a Human Resources Assistant to provide receptionist services and confidential administrative support within HR. You will manage the Agency’s electronic document system, issue ID cards, assist with benefits, talent acquisition, and training programs, and maintain strict confidentiality.

You will handle inquiries, assist with online applications and HRIS/ADP RM processes, coordinate interviews, and support new-hire onboarding while adhering to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field is required or substituted by equivalent experience.
• Experience using ADP HRIS (Enterprise or Vantage) is desirable and helpful for the role.
• Strong in Microsoft Word and Excel and ability to learn other HR software used by MTS.

Responsibilities

• Serves as receptionist for Human Resources, Payroll, Risk Departments and answers inquiries regarding hiring procedures, open positions, payroll forms and policies.
• Assists with data entry in the HRIS and in online benefits systems and helps applicants with online submittals and in-person submissions.
• Supports full-cycle recruitment for entry-level positions, including posting roles, screening, interviews, background checks, and reference checks.
• Coordinates new-hire physicals and orientation, audits entries in payroll/HRIS and handles employment verifications.
• Maintains confidential employee files and HR email inboxes, ensuring timely and accurate responses and distribution of documents.

Skills

Customer service

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field

Tools

ADP HRIS (Enterprise or Vantage)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) seeks a Human Resources Assistant to provide receptionist services and confidential administrative support within HR. You will manage the Agency’s electronic document system, issue ID cards, assist with benefits, talent acquisition, and training programs, and maintain strict confidentiality.

You will handle inquiries, assist with online applications and HRIS/ADP RM processes, coordinate interviews, and support new-hire onboarding while adhering to