HR Assistant (Temporary)

AMBAC International; Elgin (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AMBAC International, a growing manufacturing organization, seeks a Temporary HR Assistant in Elgin, SC, for a three-month onsite assignment. Hours are 8:00 am–4:30 pm, with occasional Fridays remote as permitted.

You will support recruiting, onboarding, records management, and HR initiatives, reporting to the Executive Advisor and People, Culture, and Talent leadership. You will organize files, coordinate postings, track progress, and assist committees while maintaining discretion with sensitive

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in a related field.
• 1–3 years of HR, recruiting, administrative, executive support, project coordination, or similar experience.
• Experience with applicant tracking, HR systems, or electronic filing is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Organize electronic and physical HR files and audit records for completeness.
• Coordinate job postings, candidate communications, interviews, and onboarding.
• Maintain project trackers, meeting notes, deadlines, and status updates.
• Support CEO and Employee Ownership Committees by scheduling meetings and preparing materials.
• Collect updates from leaders and maintain plans and reports for the Executive Team.
• Coordinate training, leadership development, and employee communications.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Independence

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Temporary HR Assistant

AMBAC International | Elgin, South Carolina | Three-month assignment (Onsite Role)
Hours: 8:00 am-4:30 pm (Monday-Friday) Some Fridays remote, business permitting

AMBAC International is seeking an organized, resourceful HR Assistant to help bring structure and consistency to our Human Resources function during a period of growth. In this temporary role, you will coordinate recruiting and onboarding, organize employee records, and keep HR projects and committee work moving.

You will work closely with the Executive Advisor and People, Culture, and Talent leadership while supporting employees, managers, and the Executive Team.

What you will do

• Organize electronic and physical HR files, audit records for completeness, and establish practical filing and tracking processes.
• Coordinate job postings, candidate communications, interviews, pre-employment steps, and onboarding activities.
• Maintain project trackers, meeting notes, deadlines, action items, and status updates for HR and organizational initiatives.
• Support the CEO Committee and Employee Ownership Committee by scheduling meetings, preparing materials, recording decisions, and tracking follow-up.
• Collect project updates from leaders and maintain plans and reports on behalf of the Executive Team.
• Help coordinate training, leadership development, employee communications, and other HR activities.
• Handle employee and executive information with discretion and confidentiality.

What you bring

• Strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to proactively follow multiple priorities through to completion.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• The ability to work independently and collaborate with people at all levels in a changing manufacturing environment.

An associate degree or higher in a related field and one to three years of HR, recruiting, administrative, executive support, project coordination, or similar experience are preferred. Experience with applicant tracking, HR, project management, or electronic filing systems is also helpful.

About AMBAC International
AMBAC International is a growing manufacturing organization focused on operational excellence, employee development, and continuous improvement. This assignment offers the opportunity to make an immediate contribution to how our HR function serves the business and its people.

AMBAC International is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.