Human Resources Assistant

Edwards Electrical & Mechanical Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Competitive pay

Job summary

MEPX, formerly known as Edwards Electrical & Mechanical, is seeking an HR Assistant to support offer letters in Workday, pre-employment screening, candidate paperwork, and new-hire onboarding. This temporary hourly position focuses on hands-on HR processes and daily coordination.

You will help with background checks, drug screenings, and badge creation, ensuring timely paperwork and a smooth onboarding experience for new hires.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in human resources, recruiting coordination, onboarding, or office administration is preferred.
• Experience handling pre-employment documentation and background checks is preferred.
• Familiarity with Workday or HRIS is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Extend offer letters in Workday.
• Send background check and drug screening forms.
• Review background and drug results.
• Set up pre-work screens.
• Run motor vehicle record checks when needed.
• Submit IT requests for new hire equipment.
• Follow up with candidates on paperwork.
• Complete hiring in Workday after checks.
• Create badges for new hires.

Skills

HR experience

Recruiting coordination

Onboarding

Office administration

Confidential information handling

Tools

Workday

Job description

Company: MEPX, formerly known as Edwards Electrical & Mechanical

Employment Classification: Temporary / Hourly

Top Features

• Competitive pay of $33 per hour
• Opportunity to contribute to the employee hiring experience
• Hands-on exposure to Workday and HR onboarding processes
• Varied HR support role involving candidate communication, screening coordination, and new-hire preparation

The Opportunity

MEPX, formerly known as Edwards Electrical & Mechanical, is seeking an HR Assistant to assist with offer letters, pre-employment screening, candidate paperwork, Workday hiring activities, equipment requests, and new-hire badge creation.

What You’ll Do

• Extend offer letters in Workday.
• Send background check and drug screening authorization forms.
• Review completed background check and drug screening results.
• Set up pre-work screens.
• Run motor vehicle record checks when needed.
• Submit IT requests for equipment needed by new hires.
• Follow up with candidates to ensure they stay on top of required paperwork.
• Once background and drug screening results return with a "hire" status, complete the hiring process in Workday.
• Create badges for new hires.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in human resources, recruiting coordination, onboarding, office administration, or a similar support role is preferred, but not required.
• Experience supporting new-hire paperwork, background checks, drug screenings, or other pre-employment requirements is preferred.
• Experience using Workday or another human resources information system is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Dependability and consistent follow-through.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential candidate and employee information appropriately.

Why It's Worth It

This is an opportunity to join MEPX in a hands-on HR support role that directly contributes to the company’s hiring and onboarding experience.

The position offers $33 per hour and a full benefits package while providing valuable experience in human resources, recruiting coordination, pre-employment screening, Workday, and employee onboarding.

Work Authorization

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. Employment eligibility will be verified at the time of hire.