Human Resources Assistant

CV Resources; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

CV Resources in downtown Los Angeles seeks an enthusiastic Human Resources Assistant to join the HR team. The role supports recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits, compliance, and policy maintenance in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Director of HR, you will help with employee lifecycle tasks, HRIS data, and firmwide projects while building skills for growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of HR experience within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Experience supporting recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR policy.
• Strong communication, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• HR Administration & Recordkeeping: maintain confidentiality, file management, HRIS data entry, and notices.
• Recruiting, Onboarding & Employee Lifecycle: post positions, schedule interviews, process offer letters and onboarding.
• Compliance & Training: track training completion, understand employment laws, update HR policies.
• Meetings, Events & Special Projects: coordinate HR meetings, materials, and communications.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ADP

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

WORK SITE STATUS: Hybrid of 2-3 days/week in the office.

PAY RANGE: $26.44 to $33.65 per hour, depending on experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client, a well-established law firm based in downtown Los Angeles, is seeking an enthusiastic Human Resources Assistant to join their HR team. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, this role provides broad exposure across the HR function in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. The HR Assistant will support recruiting and onboarding, payroll and benefits administration, compliance, policy and procedure maintenance, and training and development, along with firmwide special projects, offering strong potential to build skills and grow within the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HR ASSISTANT

HR Administration & Recordkeeping

• Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Provide general administrative support, including file management, correspondence, mailings, and calendaring.
• Maintain HR records, reports, workplace postings, and required notices.
• Enter and update employee information within the HRIS system.
• Update HR intranet pages, resource materials, and internal communications.

Recruiting, Onboarding & Employee Lifecycle

• Support recruiting and onboarding activities, including posting positions, scheduling interviews, coordinating background checks, preparing offer letters, and facilitating new-hire onboarding.
• Prepare and process documentation related to recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits, performance reviews, leaves of absence, and employee separations.
• Assist with E-Verify processing and I-9 review and documentation.

Compliance & Training

• Track and report on completion of compliance training and required acknowledgments.
• Support a basic understanding of employment laws and HR best practices across the team.
• Edit and format HR policies, procedures, correspondence, and forms.

Meetings, Events & Special Projects

• Coordinate HR meetings and events, including scheduling, preparing materials, tracking participation, and recording minutes.
• Assist with departmental updates and internal communications.
• Support additional duties and special projects as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE HR ASSISTANT

Required

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree, or equivalent professional experience.
• 1+ years of HR experience within a law firm or other professional services environment (for example, an accounting firm).

SKILLS OF THE HR ASSISTANT

Required

Technical

• Proficiency with ADP, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, along with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Basic understanding of core HR principles and employment laws.

Interpersonal

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Professional demeanor with a proactive mindset, strong initiative, and a genuine desire to learn and grow within the HR profession.

If you are interested in this role, then email your resume in MS Word format to [e-mail]. All inquiries will be held in the strictest confidence.