Human Resources Assistant

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

MEPX, formerly known as Edwards Electrical & Mechanical, is seeking an HR Assistant in Indianapolis to support offer letters, pre-employment screening, candidate paperwork, and Workday hiring activities.

This temporary hourly role offers $33 per hour, a full benefits package, and exposure to HR onboarding processes, with duties including background checks, equipment requests, and new-hire badge creation.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Confidential information handling

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Description

Human Resources Assistant

Pay: $33 per hour

Benefits: Full benefits package

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

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 MECX 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.