Human Resources Assistant

LHH; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 31,684 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Job summary

LHH in Portland, Oregon, is seeking an HR Administrative Assistant for an on-site contract role. You will support onboarding/offboarding, maintain HR records, and assist with benefits and employee inquiries.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year of HR/administrative experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Experience with HRIS/payroll/ATS is a plus in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of administrative, HR, recruiting, or related experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, ATS, or workforce management is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding and offboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Assist with benefits administration and employee inquiries.
• Coordinate interviews, scheduling, and recruitment activities.
• Prepare employment documents, offer letters, and new hire paperwork.
• Track employee training, compliance requirements, and HR files.
• Enter and maintain data within HRIS and related systems.
• Provide administrative support to HR leadership and team members.
• Help support employee engagement programs and company initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Privacy & confidentiality

Microsoft Office

HRIS/payroll/ATS

Multitasking

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll software

ATS

Job description

Compensation: $23-$30/hour, depending on experience

Contract, On-Site

Our team is looking to connect with professionals in HR open to exploring career opportunities!

What You'll Do

• Support onboarding and offboarding activities
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation
• Assist with benefits administration and employee inquiries
• Coordinate interviews, scheduling, and recruitment activities
• Prepare employment documents, offer letters, and new hire paperwork
• Track employee training, compliance requirements, and HR files
• Enter and maintain data within HRIS and related systems
• Provide administrative support to HR leadership and team members
• Help support employee engagement programs and company initiatives

What We're Looking For

• 1+ years of administrative, HR, recruiting, or related experience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, ATS, or workforce management systems is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Experience

• Human Resources Assistant
• Recruiting Coordinator
• People Operations Assistant
• Benefits Assistant
• Administrative Assistant with HR responsibilities

Why Apply?

• Gain exposure to a variety of HR functions
• Opportunities for career growth within Human Resources
• Flexible work arrangements available with some employers
• Competitive compensation and benefits offerings
• Partner with organizations that value employee experience and development

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.