People Operations Assistant - HR & Onboarding

Louisiana Children’s Museum; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

The Louisiana Children’s Museum is seeking an organized Human Resources Assistant to join our team in New Orleans. You will support HR operations, maintain employee records, assist in recruitment, and help coordinate onboarding and training activities to ensure smooth workforce functions.

In this role you’ll respond to employee inquiries, aid payroll processes, and help ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic understanding of HR principles and employment laws.
• Experience with HRIS or ATS systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update employee records in HR databases with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assist in the recruitment process by posting job openings, screening resumes, and scheduling interviews.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding activities, including preparing documentation and facilitating orientation sessions.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding basic policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Support payroll processing by reviewing and verifying timesheets.
• Help organize employee training sessions and maintain training records.
• Assist with compliance reporting and ensure adherence to labor laws and company policies.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR Director, including preparing reports and correspondence.
• Assist with all hands-on deck events as scheduled

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

HRIS / ATS experience

Data entry accuracy

Payroll knowledge

Training coordination

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Recruitment basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HRIS/ADP

Job description

The Louisiana Children’s Museum is seeking an organized Human Resources Assistant to join our team in New Orleans. You will support HR operations, maintain employee records, assist in recruitment, and help coordinate onboarding and training activities to ensure smooth workforce functions.

In this role you’ll respond to employee inquiries, aid payroll processes, and help ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.