Human Resources Assistant

Professionals In Human Resources Association (PIHRA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

PIHRA is seeking a Human Resources Assistant for an in-office part-time role (22.5 hours/week) in Los Angeles. You will provide administrative support to the HR department and assist with recruiting, onboarding, benefits, leaves, and personnel-file maintenance under the Director of Human Resources.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and teamwork, with opportunities to contribute to audits, policy updates, and HR systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of HR experience including onboarding, recruiting, payroll, benefits, leave, compliance.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support for day-to-day HR operations.
• Prepare employment-related documents (offers, communications).
• Maintain personnel files and HR records.
• Assist with recruiting and onboarding activities.
• Support benefits administration and enrollment processes.
• Track training, performance appraisals, and compliance requirements.
• Assist with HR audits and recordkeeping.
• Create fillable forms, reports, and tracking tools.
• Support workflow automation and HR technology initiatives.
• Help develop and maintain employee handbooks and policies.
• Ensure HR practices comply with laws and regulations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

HRIS platforms

Job description

Position Summary:

The Human Resources Assistant is an in-office part-time position working 22.5 hours weekly.

The Human Resources Assistant will perform administrative support and clerical duties for the Human Resources department. This position will assist with the general human resources functions including but not limited to recruitment, onboarding, maintenance of personnel files, benefits, leave of absence, performance appraisal tracking, audits, correspondence and recordkeeping. This position will work under the direction of the Director of Human Resources.

Major Duties

• Provide administrative and clerical assistance to support day-to-day human resources operations.
• Prepare employment-related documents, including offer letters, employee communications, and other related H.R. documentation.
• Maintain personnel files, HR records, and document management systems in accordance with company and client requirements
• Assist with recruiting and onboarding activities, including job postings, candidate communications, interview scheduling, and onboarding coordination
• Support employee benefits administration, including medical, dental, and vision enrollments, qualifying life event changes, open enrollment activities, and employee communications
• Tracks employee training, performance appraisal ,compliance requirements, and recordkeeping
• Support HR audits, compliance reviews, and personnel file audits.
• Create fillable forms, reports, spreadsheets, and tracking tools
• Assist with workflow automation, process improvements, and technology initiatives
• Support the development and maintenance of employee handbooks, policies, forms, and HR resources
• Help ensure HR records, processes, and employment practices align with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Partner with the HR team on special projects

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of Human Resources experience, with exposure to areas such as onboarding, recruiting, payroll, benefits administration, leave administration, employee relations, and compliance
• A.A. degree . Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel), HRIS platforms, and other cloud-based business applications
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality
• Working knowledge of California labor laws, HR compliance requirements, and HR best practices
• Familiar with Payroll/HRIS platforms
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Workflow automation tools and online forms

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

• Curious and eager to learn
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Tech-savvy and adaptable
• Professional and employee-service oriented
• Organized and process-driven
• Interested in employment law, compliance, and HR operations