HR Assistant

About the role

The HR Assistant is an entry-level Human Resources support role responsible for accurately entering, updating, and maintaining employee information within Workday, our Human Resources Information System (HRIS). This position plays a critical role in ensuring data integrity and supporting HR operations through timely and accurate processing of employee records. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, enjoys working with data, and is interested in starting a career in Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Accurately enter and update employee data collected in Smartsheet into Workday, including new hires, job changes, transfers, promotions, compensation updates, leaves of absence, and terminations.
• Review HR transactions for completeness and accuracy before processing.
• Ensure data integrity by following established data management standards and procedures.
• Process and maintain HR forms, documents, and records.
• Establish and maintain confidential employee files while remaining compliant with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Respond to basic inquiries regarding employee records and data requests.
• Assist the HR team with administrative tasks and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of administrative, clerical, human resource or equivalent experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, but within a team environment
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly

On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.