Human Resources (HR) Assistant

We are looking for a Human Resources (HR) Assistant to support daily HR coordination and administrative operations for a hospitality organization in Houston, Texas (77041). This Short-Term Contract for 4-5 months, position will play a key role in helping new employees get started smoothly, keeping personnel information organized, and assisting with office activities that support a productive workplace. The role is well suited for someone who enjoys balancing employee-focused tasks with general administrative support and can manage multiple priorities with accuracy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding activities for new hires, including preparing documentation, tracking completion steps, and helping create a positive first-day experience.
• Maintain employee files and HR records with a high level of accuracy while supporting documentation and retention practices.
• Assist with compliance-related processes such as candidate screening coordination, required forms, and follow-up on outstanding employee items.
• Provide administrative support by managing calendars, arranging schedules, and preparing meeting spaces for interviews and internal meetings.
• Support payroll and other HR-related administrative tasks by gathering information, reviewing details, and helping ensure timely processing.
• Respond to employee and visitor inquiries with professionalism, offering helpful customer service and directing questions to the appropriate contacts when needed.
• Handle daily office support duties such as sorting mail, organizing materials, and helping maintain efficient front-office operations.
• Use HRIS and standard office software to enter, update, and retrieve employee and administrative information as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting human resources administration, office coordination, or a related administrative function.
• Working knowledge of onboarding processes, employee documentation, and general HR support activities.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms; exposure to PeopleSoft is helpful but not required.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to manage scheduling, calendar coordination, and multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of background checks, compliance support, and employee record maintenance.
• Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills with close attention to detail.

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.