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Human Resources (HR) Assistant

Robert Half

Temporary 16 - 19 USD / hour Posted: 22 hours ago Human Resources

Hiring from: United States

We are looking for a detail-oriented Human Resources (HR) Assistant to support daily HR operations for a municipal organization in Georgia. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can handle sensitive information with discretion while providing strong administrative and employee support. The role will contribute to onboarding, records management, employee engagement activities, and coordination of key HR processes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Safeguard confidential employee and organizational information while handling HR records and communications with professionalism.
• Lead employee recognition and engagement efforts by helping organize programs, events, and appreciation activities.
• Support the HR leadership team with planning logistics for department initiatives, including coordinating with community partners, vendors, and donors.
• Assist with onboarding activities by preparing new employee materials, organizing personnel folders, and helping new employees complete pre-employment steps.
• Maintain personnel files and HR documentation in alignment with records retention guidelines, including both physical and electronic filing systems.
• Coordinate pre-employment screening activities such as employment and education verification, background checks, and required physical exams.
• Respond to HR-related records requests and ensure documentation is gathered, tracked, and released appropriately.
• Manage administrative support tasks such as updating departmental forms, maintaining the employee directory, preparing memos and meeting materials, scheduling appointments, and arranging travel as needed.
• Oversee department supply purchasing activities, including ordering materials, tracking inventory, reconciling purchasing card transactions, and preparing requisitions based on vendor quotes.
• Experience supporting human resources administration in a detail-oriented office environment.
• Working knowledge of onboarding procedures, employee file maintenance, and HR documentation practices.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems and the ability to manage both paper and electronic records accurately.
• Ability to handle confidential information with sound judgment and a high level of discretion.
• Experience coordinating background checks, employment verifications, or other pre-employment processes.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage calendars, documents, and multiple priorities efficiently.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for preparing correspondence and interacting with employees, vendors, and external partners.
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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.



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