HR Assistant: Onboarding, Records & Admin Support

Goodwill-Industries-of-Arkansa; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill-Industries-of-Arkansa in Little Rock, AR is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to handle essential HR admin tasks and support the HR team. The role includes coordinating pre-employment checks, new hire paperwork, orientations, and record-keeping to ensure accuracy and confidentiality.

You will assist with open enrollment, employee events, and HR projects while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of policies and legal requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years related experience and/or training.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre-employment checks, such as background screenings, motor vehicle, and reference checks.
• Prepare new hire paperwork and ensure all required documents are completed accurately.
• Conduct orientation sessions for new employees, providing information about company policies and procedures.
• Assist with the offboarding process.
• Maintain and update employee records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Generate reports for HR metrics and compliance purposes.
• Maintain knowledge of HR policies and communicate updates to employees as needed.
• Assist in organizing employee events and initiatives to foster a positive work environment.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team, including calendars, scheduling meetings, and correspondence.
• Assist with special projects and initiatives as assigned by HR management.
• Support open enrollment activities and explain benefit options.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Math

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Discretion / Confidentiality

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Databases

Job description

Goodwill-Industries-of-Arkansa in Little Rock, AR is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to handle essential HR admin tasks and support the HR team. The role includes coordinating pre-employment checks, new hire paperwork, orientations, and record-keeping to ensure accuracy and confidentiality.

You will assist with open enrollment, employee events, and HR projects while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of policies and legal requirements.