Human Resources (HR) Assistant

We are looking for a Human Resources Assistant to support a busy HR team in Columbia, Maryland. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is highly organized, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and committed to delivering responsive service to employees and candidates.

Responsibilities

• Make a high volume of outbound calls each day to support registration activities and assist with credential verification.
• Contribute to recruitment efforts by identifying potential candidates, reviewing applications, and helping move suitable individuals through the selection process.
• Guide new employees through onboarding steps by collecting required paperwork and confirming that documentation is complete and accurate.
• Keep HR files and employee data current by entering updates and maintaining organized records in internal databases.
• Coordinate background screening and employment verification tasks to support compliant recruitment practices.
• Work closely with colleagues to help address workplace concerns and provide administrative support related to employee relations matters.
• Perform routine clerical and administrative duties that support the daily needs of the Human Resources function.
• Help uphold HR policies and regulatory requirements by following established procedures and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Provide timely, responsive service to internal staff and external contacts through clear communication and follow-up.

Requirements

• Prior experience in human resources support, HR administration, or a similar administrative role.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel along with general proficiency in standard office software.
• Demonstrated ability to stay organized, manage competing deadlines, and handle multiple tasks with accuracy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills paired with a strong customer service approach.
• Experience assisting with recruiting activities such as candidate sourcing, screening, or interview coordination.
• Familiarity with onboarding processes for new team members, including document collection and process follow-through.
• Ability to manage frequent phone-based outreach while maintaining professionalism and productivity.
• Understanding of employee relations support and HR compliance best practices.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.