Human Resources Assistant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Human Resources Assistant to support daily HR operations for a luxury hotel in West Hollywood, California. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working with HR systems, managing sensitive employee information, and contributing across multiple areas of the employee lifecycle. The role offers hands-on exposure to recruiting, onboarding, employee records administration, and general HR coordination in a fast-paced hospitality environment. Responsibilities: • Maintain organized and accurate personnel records while ensuring confidential employee documentation is up to date and properly filed. • Provide administrative support for benefits-related activities, including assisting employees and the HR team during open enrollment periods. • Monitor performance review timelines and help coordinate follow-up actions to keep evaluation processes on schedule. • Support recruiting efforts by drafting job advertisements, reviewing applications, and conducting initial candidate outreach and screening. • Assist with employee onboarding by preparing documentation, coordinating pre-employment steps, and helping create a smooth first-day experience. • Help process employee separations by preparing required paperwork and supporting offboarding activities in partnership with HR leadership. • Use Excel and other computer-based tools to track HR data, maintain reports, and support day-to-day departmental organization. • Respond to routine employee questions and provide general HR assistance while escalating more complex matters when appropriate. • At least 3 years of experience in human resources, HR coordination, or a related administrative HR role. • Strong technical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and comfort working in digital HR systems and databases. • Experience maintaining personnel files and handling confidential employee information with discretion. • Familiarity with employee relations support and the ability to communicate professionally with staff at all levels. • Background supporting recruitment activities such as job posting creation, candidate screening, onboarding, or offboarding. • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced setting. • Clear written and verbal communication skills paired with strong attention to detail. TalentMatch® Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.