Human Resources (HR) Assistant

About the role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Human Resources (HR) Assistant to join a chemicals manufacturing organization in Geismar, Louisiana on a contract basis. This role will provide essential day-to-day support to the HR function, helping maintain organized processes, accurate records, and a positive employee experience. The assignment is expected to run for approximately six months and is well suited for someone who can manage multiple priorities while handling sensitive information with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Deliver administrative support to the HR team while managing confidential information with a high level of discretion.
• Keep personnel records, HR files, and related data organized, current, and aligned with company policies and compliance standards.
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding activities by coordinating interviews, arranging candidate travel, preparing pre-employment materials, and completing new employee documentation.
• Create, update, and format HR documents, spreadsheets, presentations, reports, and content maintained on departmental SharePoint pages.
• Organize meetings, training sessions, wellness initiatives, recruiting events, and community programs by overseeing schedules, materials, catering, venues, and logistics.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, expense documentation, and visa-related needs in accordance with company guidelines.
• Draft internal communications, meeting agendas, reports, announcements, and other written materials that support HR operations.
• Handle general departmental administration such as ordering supplies, supporting mail distribution, maintaining required workplace postings, and coordinating branded materials.
• Provide support for benefits-related tasks, employee engagement efforts, health and wellness programs, and campus recruiting activities.

Requirements

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related discipline is preferred.
• At least two years of experience in HR support, recruiting coordination, office administration, or a similar business support role is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint, along with experience using SharePoint.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms and employee record administration in a detail-focused environment.
• Demonstrated ability to stay organized, manage competing priorities, and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Proven judgment in handling confidential information with tact, discretion, and care.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare correspondence, reports, and presentation materials.
• Experience coordinating interviews, meetings, travel arrangements, and employee or recruiting events.