Human Resources (HR) Assistant

We are looking for an organized Human Resources Assistant to support daily HR operations in San Luis Obispo, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone with at least 1 year of experience who enjoys coordinating employee processes, maintaining accurate records, and delivering dependable administrative support. The role will contribute to onboarding activities, HR systems administration, and employee-facing assistance while helping ensure HR procedures are handled efficiently and professionally. Responsibilities: • Coordinate onboarding tasks for new hires, including preparing documentation, tracking required forms, and supporting a smooth start-to-employment process. • Maintain and update employee information within HR information systems to help ensure records remain accurate, complete, and current. • Assist with background screening activities by initiating checks, monitoring progress, and following up on outstanding items as needed. • Provide administrative support for day-to-day HR operations, including document management, file organization, and response to routine employee inquiries. • Support employee relations efforts by helping route questions, documenting concerns, and assisting the HR team with timely follow-up. • Help monitor HR workflows and compliance-related documentation to promote consistency across hiring and personnel processes. • Contribute to HRIS-related activities such as data entry, report support, and record verification to improve information accuracy. • Partner with internal team members to ensure onboarding milestones and employment documentation are completed on schedule. • At least 1 year of experience in human resources support or HR administration. • Working knowledge of onboarding coordination and documentation processes for new employees. • Experience using HRIS platforms to enter, manage, and review employee data. • Familiarity with candidate screening procedures and related administrative follow-up. • Ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion and professionalism. • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy in recordkeeping. • Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with employees and internal stakeholders. 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. 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.