Temp Human Resources Assistant

Manpower, Inc.; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower is seeking a professional and organized Human Resources Receptionist for a busy healthcare environment. This role serves as the front-line contact for the HR Department, assisting employees, applicants, visitors, and callers while providing clerical support to the HR team.

The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service, strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Local candidates in Huntington, WV are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and/or four years of HR-related experience.
• Five years of customer service and clerical experience required.
• Healthcare or medical office environment experience preferred.
• HR experience is highly desirable.
• Strong computer, typing, and data-entry skills.
• HRIS or similar database experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist employees, applicants, visitors, and callers to the HR department.
• Answer phones, respond to routine questions, take messages, and direct inquiries appropriately.
• Assist applicants with the application and hiring process, including interviews and paperwork.
• Review new-hire paperwork for accuracy and assist with onboarding documentation.
• Perform data entry and maintain employee and applicant information in the HRIS system.
• Maintain confidential personnel files through scanning, filing, and recordkeeping.
• Assist with employment verifications, reference checks, and offer letters.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, mail, and HR documents.
• Provide clerical support and maintain confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Organizational skills

Discretion with confidential info

Verbal and written communication

Education

Associate degree

HR certification (PHR/SPHR)

Tools

HRIS

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

Human Resources Assistant

Manpower is seeking a professional, organized, and customer-focused Human Resources Receptionist for a busy healthcare environment. This position serves as the front-line contact for the Human Resources Department, assisting employees, applicants, visitors, and callers while providing clerical and administrative support to the HR team. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

What You’ll Do

• Greet and assist employees, applicants, visitors, and callers to the Human Resources department
• Answer phones, respond to routine questions, take messages, and direct inquiries appropriately
• Assist applicants with the application and hiring process, including scheduling interviews and completing required paperwork
• Review new-hire paperwork for accuracy and completion and assist with onboarding documentation
• Perform data entry and maintain employee and applicant information in the HRIS system
• Maintain confidential personnel files through scanning, filing, and recordkeeping
• Assist with employment verifications, reference checks, offer letters, benefits questions, and employee information changes
• Prepare correspondence, reports, mail, meeting materials, and other HR documentation
• Assist with employee badges, access cards, meeting schedules, and general office needs
• Provide clerical and administrative support to the HR team while maintaining strict confidentiality at all times

What We’re Looking For

• Associate degree and/or four years of relevant Human Resources experience
• Five years of customer service and clerical experience required
• Previous experience in a healthcare or medical office environment preferred
• Previous Human Resources experience is highly desirable
• Strong computer, typing, and data-entry skills
• HRIS or similar database experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and frequent interruptions
• Professional, friendly, and helpful demeanor when working with employees, applicants, visitors, and the public
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion

Who Would Be a Great Fit?

• Friendly and professional
• Dependable and punctual
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working in a busy office with frequent interruptions
• Confident communicating with employees, applicants, leadership, and the public
• Comfortable handling confidential employee information
• Able to balance front-desk responsibilities with Human Resources administrative duties.

Who is Manpower?

• Who is Manpower? Locally owned but globally connected, Manpower is a full-service staffing and recruiting company. Manpower connects qualified candidates with regional employers throughout West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio and beyond. With multiple regional locations and nearly 50 years servicing the Tristate market, Manpower has your job search covered!
• Manpower is an EOE/AA/Vets/Disabled Employer