Human Resources Onboarding Assistant

61st Street Service Corp; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 54,903; Full time

Job summary

A Human Resources Services provider is seeking an HR Assistant to manage onboarding processes, providing exceptional customer service. The candidate should be organized and have at least 2 years of office experience, preferably in HR. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is essential. The role requires the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially and communicate professionally with new hires. The position is full-time, offering a salary range of $52,000–$54,903 per year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in an office environment.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the New Hire Onboarding Process for 10-15 candidates.
• Initiate education verification and background checks.
• Draft offer letters and confirm orientation dates for new hires.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Customer service skills

Organizational abilities

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

College degree preferred

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)

Job description

61st Street Service Corp provided pay range

This range is provided by 61st Street Service Corp. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$52,000.00/yr - $54,903.00/yr

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Are you able to manage shifting priorities, handle time-sensitive tasks such as background checks and medical screenings, and remain composed when facing multiple deadlines?

About the Role:

In this role, you will support the full onboarding process for new employees while delivering exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of standard HR practices, strong proficiency in MS Office—especially Excel—and experience processing paperwork accurately and efficiently to meet timelines. This position has no supervisory responsibilities and works collaboratively with the entire HR team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the coordination of the New Hire Onboarding Process, with a caseload ranging from 10-15 at a time.
• Efficiently follow the new hire onboarding workflow by initiating education verification, background checks, and tracking reference checks in alignment with established protocols.
• Serve as a point of contact for candidates throughout the onboarding process, addressing inquiries and providing guidance as needed.
• Ensure completion of new hire paperwork and monitor compliance following Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across all stages.
• Draft offer letters and forward to managers for approval prior to release.
• Upon clearance, confirm the orientation date with both the hiring department and the new hire to ensure communication.
• Provide support in scheduling medical screening appointments for new clinical hires to ensure timely completion of required health assessments.
• Welcome new hires and facilitate a smooth New Hire Orientation experience.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency is required, college degree preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in an office environment. Some proficiency within a Human Resources environment is preferred.
• Effective communication, customer service skills and presentation skills.
• Experienced with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) is helpful.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• Able to handle sensitive information carefully and keep it confidential.
• Ability to draft routine correspondence clearly and professionally.
• Organizational and time management abilities.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Human Resources Services

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