Human Resources Administrative Assistant

LHH; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision options

1 week of vacation after the first year

Engaging company culture with employee events

Job summary

LHH is seeking an HR Administrator in Philadelphia, PA to support the Human Resources team with administrative and operational tasks. This role offers opportunities for growth and exposure to HR functions, including onboarding, benefits, and payroll support.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, be motivated to develop within HR, and have basic proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position provides a full-time schedule with comprehensive benefits and a focus on work/life harmony.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional demeanor.
• Motivated to learn and grow within Human Resources.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple managers and adapt to different working styles.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with onboarding processes including collecting and verifying I-9 documentation.
• Provide administrative support for HR initiatives and ad-hoc projects.
• Assist with benefits enrollment and payroll processes.
• Support planning and coordination of company events and employee initiatives.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Ability to collaborate

Motivation to learn and grow

Tools

UKG

Canva

Job description

Location: Philadelphia, PA (Center City) Fully onsite

Schedule: We will request the candidate to be part time for 2 weeks, 20 hours for training, then we can move them into a full time 37.5 to 40 hour a week position

Position Overview

LHH is partnering with a growing organization to hire an HR Administrator to support the Human Resources team with a variety of administrative and operational tasks. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with clerical or office experience who is looking to build a long-term career in Human Resources. The role offers exposure to onboarding, benefits, employee support, and HR systems, with strong potential for growth in responsibilities, title, and compensation.

Key Responsibilities

Onboarding & Employee Support

• Assist with onboarding processes including collecting and verifying I-9 documentation
• Coordinate background checks and drug screenings for new hires
• Support new hire onboarding workflows and documentation

HR Operations & Projects

• Provide administrative support for HR initiatives and ad-hoc projects
• Assist with the rollout of a new Learning Management System (LMS)
• Partner with HR leadership on various day-to-day activities

Benefits & Payroll Support

• Assist with benefits enrollment, including active enrollment periods
• Learn and support payroll processes using UKG
• Help respond to employee HR-related inquiries

Events & Engagement

• Support planning and coordination of company events and employee initiatives
• Assist with community outreach efforts and engagement programs

Qualifications

Required

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional demeanor
• Motivated to learn and grow within Human Resources
• Ability to collaborate with multiple managers and adapt to different working styles
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel

Preferred

• Clerical or office administrative experience
• Interest in transitioning into or growing within HR
• Experience with Canva is a plus

This position offers a clear path for advancement. Over time, responsibilities may expand into areas such as recruitment, employee relations, and additional HR functions as the individual develops within the organization.

Benefits & Culture

• Strong emphasis on work/life harmony
• Women-owned organization
• Growing company with continued expansion
• Engaging company culture with employee events and leadership programming
• Active involvement in community outreach initiatives

Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, vision, and HSA options
• Benefits eligibility begins the first of the month following 60 days of employment
• 1 week of vacation after first year (increases with tenure)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including: California Fair Chance Act; Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance; Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.