Human Resources (HR) Assistant

Human Resources (HR) Assistant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Human Resources (HR) Assistant to support daily HR operations in Tucson, Arizona. This is a Contract position focused on providing dependable administrative assistance across core HR activities, including onboarding coordination, employee support, and records management. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling routine tasks while strengthening skills in tools such as Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day human resources administration by maintaining organized employee records and assisting with standard HR processes.
• Coordinate onboarding activities for new hires, including preparing documentation, tracking completion steps, and helping ensure a smooth start experience.
• Assist with candidate screening process administration by monitoring status updates, following up on required information, and keeping hiring records current.
• Enter, update, and review employee information within the HRIS to help maintain accurate and timely data.
• Respond to routine employee inquiries and escalate more complex issues to appropriate HR team members when needed.
• Prepare spreadsheets, reports, and basic data summaries in Microsoft Excel to support HR administration and tracking needs.
• Help manage recurring administrative assignments and provide additional support on HR projects as priorities shift.

Requirements

• Experience supporting human resources administration in an office or corporate environment.

• Working knowledge of HRIS systems and the ability to maintain accurate employee data.

• Familiarity with onboarding coordination and pre-employment processes, including background checks.

• Ability to communicate clearly and handle employee-related matters with discretion and professionalism.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data entry, tracking, and basic reporting.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage routine tasks efficiently and meet deadlines.

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