Human Resources Assistant

STAUD; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

401k matching

Long-term disability insurance

Job summary

A fashion retail company based in Los Angeles is seeking a HR Assistant for a hybrid role. Responsibilities include managing employee onboarding, maintaining accurate records, and supporting payroll processes. The ideal candidate should have over a year of administrative or HR support experience, strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a dynamic team and contribute to a growing brand with a cultural impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative or HR support, ideally in a retail environment.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding logistics for new hires.
• Maintain accurate digital employee files.
• Support payroll data collection and change tracking.
• Assist with compliance-related communications.

Skills

Administrative support

Microsoft Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

1+ year of HR support experience

Tools

HRIS experience (e.g., UKG, Workday)

Google Workspace

Job description

STAUD Clothing, headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, has an opening for an HR Assistant working a hybrid in-office role in Los Angeles.

Founded in Los Angeles in 2015 by Sarah Staudinger and George Augusto, Staud stands at the intersection of vintage inspiration and modern design—cool, confident, and deeply tied to culture. From cult-favorite accessories to elevated collaborations with brands like Birkenstock and St. Regis, Staud has built a world that’s distinctly LA yet globally resonant.

STAUD offers a health care plan to include medical coverage, dental care, vision insurance, an FSA plan, long-term disability insurance, and a matching 401k plan.

Role Overview

The Human Resources Assistant role requires high attention to detail and strong organizational skills. They will serve as the administrative and operational backbone of the HR team, supporting corporate and retail employees across multiple states, as well as our international team hired through an Employer of Record partner.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their HR career who is eager to gain exposure to the full employee lifecycle within a fast-paced, high-growth retail and fashion environment.

HR Administration & Employee Lifecycle Support

• Coordinate onboarding logistics for corporate and retail new hires including the drafting of offer paperwork, oversight of background checks, ensuring system access, and scheduling any relevant orientation
• Manage offboarding processes and documentation
• Maintain accurate digital employee files and conduct periodic audits
• Assist with unemployment claim documentation
• Support I-9 verification, tracking and compliance

HRIS & Data Management

• Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS
• Run routine reports for payroll, headcount, and compliance tracking
• Update organizational charts and internal directories
• Support data audits and reporting preparation

Payroll & Benefits Support

• Assist with payroll data collection and change tracking
• Support benefits enrollment periods and documentation tracking
• Coordinate with external vendors as needed
• Track leave documentation and status updates (escalating complex cases)

Retail HR Support

• Respond to basic HR inquiries from retail employees
• Respond to timecard issues and elevate appropriately
• Assist with compliance-related communications
• Track required state compliance notices and maintain labor law posting confirmations

Culture & Employee Experience

• Support planning and logistics for employee events and engagement initiatives
• Assist with performance review cycle administrative tasks
• Coordinate internal communications and team celebrations

Prerequisite Knowledge, Skills, & Education

• 1+ year of administrative or HR support experience (retail or multi-state experience a plus)
• Excellent file organization and clerical skills.
• High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or google Workspace, particularly Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.
• High level of discretion and professionalism.
• Experience working within an HRIS (Human Resources Information System), such as UKG, Workday, ADP, or Bamboo, is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy a must.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrable ability to communicate with tact and exercise confidentiality, particularly around sensitive information.
• Excellent verbal English communication and customer service skills with ability to communicate and interact with people of all levels.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to new situations quickly.
• Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in building a career in Human Resources.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Standing and sitting for extended periods of time.
• Lifting up to 25 pounds in a safe and prudent manner.
• Ability to easily move throughout an office with ease.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to effectively interact with others internally and externally.
• Ability to utilize office equipment in a safe and prudent manner, including a copy machine, fax machine, computer, telephone, and other general office equipment that may be used regularly.
• Ability to work with many different personalities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.