On-Site HR Assistant (Temp) - Recruiting & Onboarding

Symbiotic Services, LLC; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Symbiotic Services, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Human Resources Assistant to provide essential admin support to the HR department in a manufacturing setting. Responsibilities include recruiting coordination, onboarding, benefits administration, and HRIS tasks using ADP.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and able to handle confidential information in a fast-paced environment. On-site work with temporary status through December 2026, with potential extension.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of administrative, office support, or HR experience.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive employee information professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across different employee groups.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently while meeting deadlines.
• Basic understanding of Human Resources practices, procedures, and employee benefits.

Responsibilities

• Review employment applications and resumes to identify qualified candidates.
• Coordinate pre-employment activities, including background checks, drug screenings, employment forms, and required documentation.
• Track pre-employment requirements to ensure all necessary steps are completed before employee start dates.
• Prepare new-hire paperwork and support employee onboarding activities.
• Assist with employee records, personnel documentation, and new-hire data entry.
• Utilize ADP to process new-hire information, update employee records, generate reports, and complete routine HR transactions.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee personnel files, employment records, and HR documentation.
• Support the administration of employee information, performance evaluations, compensation changes, tax forms, I-9 documentation, and other required records.
• Ensure employee information is accurate, properly maintained, and compliant with applicable company policies and legal requirements.
• Provide administrative support for HR initiatives, departmental projects, employee programs, and meetings.
• Serve as an initial point of contact for routine employee inquiries regarding HR policies, payroll processes, and employee programs.
• Answer general questions regarding employee benefits, eligibility, enrollment, payroll deductions, and available resources.
• Assist employees with navigating ADP and accessing payroll, benefits, and HR information.
• Escalate employee concerns and sensitive matters to HR management when appropriate.
• Foster positive working relationships and provide professional, responsive support to employees across the organization.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent verbal & written comms

Customer service mindset

Problem solving

Adaptability

Relationship building

Time management

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration

Tools

ADP

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Symbiotic Services, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Human Resources Assistant to provide essential admin support to the HR department in a manufacturing setting. Responsibilities include recruiting coordination, onboarding, benefits administration, and HRIS tasks using ADP.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and able to handle confidential information in a fast-paced environment. On-site work with temporary status through December 2026, with potential extension.