Remote HR Assistant: Onboarding & Recruitment Support

Careerscape; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Fully remote work arrangement with a)

Home office stipend

Professional development and HR cert.

Paid parental leave

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Careerscape is hiring a remote HR Assistant based in New York. This entry-level role supports recruitment, onboarding, employee records, and daily HR operations, offering hands-on experience in a growing organization.

You will assist with hiring processes, maintain confidential information, schedule interviews, prepare offer letters, and help with HR reports and payroll-related tasks in a fully remote setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; degrees in HR/Business preferred.
• 0-1 years in HR/administrative roles; internships welcome.
• Strong written and verbal communication are essential.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Familiarity with HRIS or applicant tracking systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to HR across recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations.
• Post job openings and review applications.
• Schedule interviews and coordinate communication between candidates and managers.
• Prepare offer letters, new hire documents, and onboarding materials.
• Maintain confidential employee records within HR systems.
• Assist employees with HR questions and benefits enrollment.
• Support payroll preparation by collecting attendance data.
• Assist with HR reports, audits, compliance documentation, and employee engagement.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Self-motivation

Remote work

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor's in HR/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

HRIS

Applicant tracking systems

Job description

Careerscape is hiring a remote HR Assistant based in New York. This entry-level role supports recruitment, onboarding, employee records, and daily HR operations, offering hands-on experience in a growing organization.

You will assist with hiring processes, maintain confidential information, schedule interviews, prepare offer letters, and help with HR reports and payroll-related tasks in a fully remote setting.