Human Resources (HR) Assistant

We are looking for an organized Human Resources Assistant to support daily HR operations in San Luis Obispo, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone with at least 1 year of experience who enjoys coordinating employee processes, maintaining accurate records, and delivering dependable administrative support. The role will contribute to onboarding activities, HR systems administration, and employee-facing assistance while helping ensure HR procedures are handled efficiently and professionally.

Responsibilities:
• Coordinate onboarding tasks for new hires, including preparing documentation, tracking required forms, and supporting a smooth start-to-employment process.
• Maintain and update employee information within HR information systems to help ensure records remain accurate, complete, and current.
• Assist with background screening activities by initiating checks, monitoring progress, and following up on outstanding items as needed.
• Provide administrative support for day-to-day HR operations, including document management, file organization, and response to routine employee inquiries.
• Support employee relations efforts by helping route questions, documenting concerns, and assisting the HR team with timely follow-up.
• Help monitor HR workflows and compliance-related documentation to promote consistency across hiring and personnel processes.
• Contribute to HRIS-related activities such as data entry, report support, and record verification to improve information accuracy.
• Partner with internal team members to ensure onboarding milestones and employment documentation are completed on schedule.• At least 1 year of experience in human resources support or HR administration.
• Working knowledge of onboarding coordination and documentation processes for new employees.
• Experience using HRIS platforms to enter, manage, and review employee data.
• Familiarity with candidate screening procedures and related administrative follow-up.
• Ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy in recordkeeping.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with employees and internal stakeholders.