Human Resources Assistant

Ware Disposal, Inc.; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ware Disposal, Inc. is seeking a Human Resources Assistant for a full-time, on-site role in Santa Ana, CA. The position supports daily HR operations, processes weekly payroll, maintains employee records, assists with onboarding, and helps administer benefits and company policies.

The role also coordinates training, supports performance reviews, and assists with compliance documentation. Recruitment tasks include scheduling interviews and processing new hire paperwork, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Experience in HR operations and maintaining accurate employee records.
• Payroll processing experience, ideally with Paychex or ADP.
• Strong written and verbal communication with employees at all levels.
• Knowledge of employment law and handling confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency with HRIS and MS Office tools; highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Support daily HR operations and maintain employee records.
• Assist with payroll processing and onboarding activities.
• Help administer benefits and company policies.
• Coordinate training sessions and support performance review processes.
• Assist with compliance documentation and recruitment tasks (interview scheduling, new hire paperwork).

Skills

HR operations

Payroll processing

Communication

Organizational skills

Discretion

Multitasking

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration

Tools

Paychex

ADP

HRIS

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Company Description Ware Disposal, Inc. is a solid waste collection and recycling company serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers across Southern California. The company focuses on reliable service, environmental responsibility, and safe operations in the communities it serves.

Role Description The Human Resources Assistant is a full-time, on-site role based in Santa Ana, CA. This position supports daily HR operations, including weekly payroll processing, maintaining employee records, assisting with onboarding, and helping administer benefits and company policies. The role includes coordinating training sessions, supporting performance review processes, and assisting with compliance-related documentation. The Human Resources Associate will respond to employee inquiries, support recruitment activities such as scheduling interviews and processing new hire paperwork and help organize HR-related communications and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in Human Resources (HR), HR Management, and HR Operations, with the ability to support core HR processes and maintain accurate employee records.
• Experience with payroll processing, ideally in a collectively-bargained business environment, preferably using Paychex or ADP.
• Strong communication skills, including clear written and verbal communication and the ability to interact professionally with employees at all levels.
• Knowledge of basic employment law, HR best practices, and handling confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency with HRIS or HR-related software, and strong skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred: Associate or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Pay range for this position is $25-28/hour.