Human Resources (HR) Assistant

Contract opportunity based in Portland, Oregon.

About the role

We are looking for an organized Human Resources Assistant to support day-to-day HR operations for our client in Portland, Oregon. This contract is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing employee-facing support with accurate administrative coordination across recruitment, onboarding, and benefits activities. The role will contribute to a smooth pre-employment and onboarding experience while helping maintain reliable HR information and responsive service for employees and managers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding activities for new employees, including paperwork collection, scheduling, and preparation for a successful first day.
• Support pre-employment processes by arranging background checks, testing requirements, and other recruitment documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintain and update HRIS records to help ensure employee data remains accurate, complete, and accessible.
• Assist with recruitment support tasks such as sourcing candidates, organizing applicant information, and coordinating interview logistics.
• Help facilitate new-employee orientation sessions by preparing materials and guiding employees through required HR information.
• Respond to employee questions related to HR policies, benefits, and general employment matters, escalating issues when appropriate.
• Provide administrative support for benefits-related activities, including enrollment assistance and record maintenance.
• Partner with HR team members to support employee relations efforts through documentation, follow-up, and consistent communication.

Requirements

• Experience supporting HR administration in an office or manufacturing-related environment.
• Working knowledge of HRIS platforms and the ability to maintain confidential employee information accurately.
• Familiarity with onboarding, background screening, and other pre-employment procedures.
• Ability to assist with recruitment coordination, candidate sourcing, and interview scheduling.
• Understanding of employee benefits administration and orientation processes for new team members.
• Strong administrative skills with attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills when working with employees, managers, and candidates.

Benefits

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.