HR Assistant: Onboarding, Payroll & Employee Engagement

Employbridge

Irvine (CA)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 72,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Employbridge is seeking an organized HR Assistant in Irvine, CA to support a busy Human Resources department. The role covers onboarding, recruiting coordination, employee relations, benefits administration, payroll support, and employee engagement.

You will manage onboarding, maintain confidential records, assist with interviews, process status changes, answer benefits questions, help with payroll and timekeeping, and support HR projects while upholding strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

3+ years of HR experience and knowledge of HR processes.

Responsibilities

Coordinate onboarding, orientation, and new hire documentation.
Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR files.
Support recruiting efforts by posting jobs, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates.
Process employee status changes including hires, transfers, pay changes, and terminations.
Assist employees with questions regarding benefits, payroll, HR policies, and procedures.
Support payroll and timekeeping processes by reviewing employee information and helping resolve discrepancies.
Track attendance, leave requests, training records, and compliance documentation.
Assist with benefits enrollments and employee benefit inquiries.
Prepare employment letters, reports, and various HR documents.
Coordinate employee events, training programs, meetings, and engagement activities.
Assist with employee relations documentation and special HR projects.
Maintain strict confidentiality when handling employee and company information.