Human Resources Assistant

Jones Walker LLP; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits

Collaborative professional environment

Job summary

Jones Walker LLP is seeking an entry-level HR Assistant in New Orleans, Louisiana. This role provides essential administrative support to the Human Resources department, ensuring accurate record maintenance and assisting with various HR programs and systems.

The ideal candidate should have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits within a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of administrative or professional office experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination of onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Maintain employee records and HR data confidentially.
• Support benefits and HR systems administration.
• Coordinate scheduling for HR activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS experience

Job description

Jones Walker LLP is seeking an entry‑level HR Assistant to provide administrative support to the Human Resources department. This role supports routine HR processes, maintains accurate records, and assists with HR programs and systems. It is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in developing a career in HR. This is a non‑exempt position focused on accuracy, attention to detail, organization, and follow‑through while performing standardized, process‑driven work.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination of onboarding and offboarding processes, including new hire paperwork, I‑9s, background checks, and orientation scheduling
• Maintain employee records and HR data with a high level of confidentiality
• Support benefits and HR systems administration through data entry, tracking, and documentation
• Assist with HR communications, wellness programs, staff events, and recognition initiatives as instructed
• Process HR‑related invoices and maintain trackers and reports
• Support HR projects, audits, and compliance initiatives as assigned
• Coordinate scheduling and send calendar invitations for HR activities, including interviews, annual reviews, and meetings

Requirements and Qualifications

• 1–2 years of administrative or professional office experience preferred; HR experience a plus
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; HRIS experience a plus

Jones Walker LLP offers a collaborative professional environment, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant’s criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.