Human Resources (HR) Assistant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Human Resources/Benefits Assistant to support day-to-day HR operations in the Bloomfield, Connecticut area. This opportunity is well suited for someone who enjoys balancing administrative coordination with data-driven reporting in a fast-paced environment. The position will contribute to onboarding, benefits support, and payroll-related documentation while helping maintain accurate employee records across HR systems. Responsibilities:• Coordinate onboarding activities by preparing employment documents, tracking completion of required forms, and helping ensure a smooth start for new hires.• Maintain and update employee information in HR systems, ensuring records related to payroll, benefits, and personnel changes remain accurate and current.• Support benefits administration by assisting with enrollments, status updates, and employee inquiries while keeping related documentation organized.• Run recurring and ad hoc reports on workforce metrics, including headcount data, and help present findings in clear monthly summaries.• Use Excel to organize, analyze, and validate HR data for reporting, audits, and administrative follow-up.• Assist with pre-employment processing for all candidates and other hiring steps to help keep activities on schedule.• Provide general HR administrative support for employee relations matters, internal documentation, and department workflows.• Partner with team members on payroll-related paperwork and system-based tasks to help maintain timely and compliant processing. • Experience supporting HR administration in a detail-oriented office environment. • Working knowledge of HRIS platforms and the ability to maintain accurate employee data. • Hands-on experience with onboarding coordination and pre-employment documentation. • Familiarity with benefits administration and employee record management. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including organizing data and producing reports. • Experience using ADP Workforce Now or a similar HR/payroll system. • Strong analytical skills with the ability to review headcount or workforce data and prepare clear summaries. • Ability to manage multiple administrative tasks with accuracy, discretion, and 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. 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.