HR Assistant

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

About the role

Supports the People & Culture (HR) team with day-to-day operations across benefits, records, onboarding, and employee support. This role keeps processes organized and compliant, provides excellent service to employees and leaders, and helps the department run smoothly during busy cycles like open enrollment and hiring surges.

Responsibilities

• Respond to internal and external HR inquiries and route/escalate as needed.
• Maintain accurate digital/electronic employee records and documentation.
• Provide administrative and logistical support to HR leadership (calendars, meetings, reports).
• Make departmental purchases, process expenses, and assist with budget tracking.
• Coordinate benefits administration (broker/provider liaison, monthly bill audits, issue resolution).
• Support annual open enrollment and benefits renewals; prepare employee communications.
• Reconcile benefits usage and assist with implementing wellness/education programs.
• Assist with workers’ compensation program administration and claims coordination.
• Support recruitment and payroll processes as requested.
• Onboard new hires into HRIS/benefits systems and facilitate a welcoming first-day experience.
• Research and coordinate special projects (e.g., 401(k) and other total rewards initiatives).
• Maintain and improve HR SOPs, forms, and knowledge resources.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with California meal and rest break laws for all non-exempt employees, including auditing timekeeping records and ensuring premium payments are processed accurately for violations.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in an HR Assistant or similar HR support role.
• Knowledge of HR fundamentals (records, benefits, staffing support, payroll basics).
• Strong familiarity with the local market, specific to labor and employment issues.
• Familiarity with labor/employment regulations and HR best practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication; approachable and service-oriented.
• Demonstrated organization, time management, and attention to detail under deadlines.
• Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace; quick to learn new systems.
• Sound judgment, problem-solving, and the ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Interpersonally savvy; works effectively with diverse teams and employee populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required.

• Operates in a professional office environment, routinely using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and scanners.
• Works in an indoor setting with exposure to noisy environments, dim lighting, strong visual effects including strobing lights, special effects, fog machines, and small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Physical ability to walk, stand, take stairs/slides/elevators, and navigate elements during the day and night.
• May be required to remain in a sitting or standing position for prolonged periods and repeat motions involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Compliance with company and OSHA standard workplace safety protocols is required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Schedule

This is a full-time position, with hours of work typically Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $62,613–$65,000. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay may be offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Benefits

As part of the total compensation package for full-time employees, Meow Wolf offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical Insurance options: PPO & HDHP
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA, HRA, and FSA options
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Company-paid Life Insurance Policy and Disability Coverage(s)
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Life Insurance Policies
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave for 12 weeks
• Discount off Meow Wolf Gift Shop Merch and Cafes
• Admission to Meow Wolf attractions for employees and guests