HR Assistant

LaSalle Network is partnering with a dynamic leader in the retail industry to find a Benefits Assistant / HR Operations Assistant to join their collaborative Human Resources team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys helping people, is comfortable working with technology, and wants to build a career in HR. The role supports day‑to‑day HR operations, employee questions, administrative processes, and benefits‑related activities. The ideal candidate is organized, detail‑oriented, adaptable, and able to learn multiple HR systems while following established processes. This is a hybrid, temporary‑to‑hire position with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day HR operations and administrative processes.
• Process and approve employee terminations within the HRIS.
• Partner with store leaders to address questions and updates related to time, HR processes, and employee information.
• Monitor and respond to employee inquiries through a shared HR inbox.
• Assist with benefits‑related administrative tasks and employee questions.
• Support onboarding and other employee lifecycle processes.
• Maintain accurate employee information across multiple HR systems.
• Assist with compliance‑related processes and documentation.
• Follow established SOPs and ensure recurring processes are completed accurately and on time.
• Assist with basic reporting and data updates in Excel.
• Collaborate with HR team members and internal stakeholders to resolve questions and issues.
• Support additional HR projects and administrative responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous HR experience is preferred, but not required.
• Customer service, administrative, or operations experience is also valuable.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new software and systems quickly.
• Comfortable working in multiple platforms and remembering system navigation and processes.
• Experience with HRIS, benefits, or onboarding platforms is a plus.
• Basic Excel skills, including sorting, filtering, and adding/removing columns.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A customer‑focused mindset with a genuine interest in helping employees.
• Ability to follow established procedures and manage recurring weekly responsibilities.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with a broader HR team.

Systems

• UKG
• BenefitFocus
• iCIMS
• AbsenceSoft
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Teams
• Excel

Pay

Competitive compensation: $25 per hour.

Potential for permanent hire: approximately $50,000 upon conversion.

Benefits

• Eligibility to enroll in LaSalle Network consultant benefits (details at the LaSalle Network consultants page).
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Family Medical Leave.
• Worker’s Compensation.
• Paid Leave and Sick Leave.

Schedule

Hybrid work arrangement: 4 days in the office and 1 day remote.

Temporary‑to‑hire assignment, initially expected to last 3–4 months, with the possibility of conversion to a permanent role.