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PrincePerelson & Associates is seeking a Temporary HR Assistant for a 12-week contract assignment supporting its Human Resources team. The role assists with recruiting support, job description updates, benefits open enrollment, employee communications, data entry, reporting, and general HR administration. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, and pays $22.00 per hour.
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Temporary HR Assistant
Pay: $22.00 per hour | 12-Week Contract | Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Employment Type: Temporary, Full-Time
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Temporary HR Assistant to support our Human Resources team during a 12-week contract assignment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in HR administration, recruiting coordination, employee records, or general office administration who enjoys keeping projects organized and ensuring important tasks are completed accurately and on time.
In this role, you will assist with recruiting support, job description updates, annual benefits open enrollment, employee communications, data entry, reporting, and general HR administrative duties. The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, professional, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
If you are highly organized, have strong attention to detail, and take pride in following through on deadlines, we encourage you to apply!
Key Responsibilities
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Recruiting Support: Assist with online job postings, recruiting coordination, and maintaining accurate job listings across various platforms.
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Job Description Maintenance: Review, update, format, and organize job descriptions to ensure accuracy and consistency.
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Benefits Open Enrollment: Support annual benefits open enrollment by preparing employee communications, organizing enrollment materials, tracking participation, and responding to routine employee questions.
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HR Administrative Support: Prepare documents, update spreadsheets, maintain employee records, organize electronic files, and assist with day-to-day HR operations.
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Data Entry and Reporting: Enter information accurately, update tracking reports, compile data, and maintain organized HR documentation.
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Employee Communication: Respond to routine employee inquiries, direct questions to the appropriate HR team member, and provide timely follow-up.
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Project and Deadline Coordination: Track outstanding tasks, monitor deadlines, coordinate meetings and communications, and help ensure critical HR deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
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Additional Support: Assist with HR projects and other administrative responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications
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Previous experience in Human Resources, HR administration, recruiting coordination, benefits administration, or administrative support preferred.
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Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
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Strong follow-through, accountability, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to handle confidential employee information with professionalism and discretion.
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Comfortable working independently and collaborating with a team.
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Ability to learn new systems, processes, and procedures quickly.
What Makes You a Great Fit?
You are dependable, resourceful, and proactive. You take ownership of your work, communicate effectively, and understand the importance of accuracy and meeting deadlines. You enjoy supporting a team, staying organized, and making sure important details do not fall through the cracks.
Assignment Details
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Compensation: $22.00 per hour
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Duration: 12-week temporary contract
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Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
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Employment Type: Full-time, temporary
How to Apply
If you have strong administrative skills and are interested in supporting a Human Resources team in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply today!
PrincePerelson & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all provisions of the EEO and ADA laws. We do not discriminate in our employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and sexual identity), age, genetic information, parental status, military status, disability, or any non-merit-based factors or other federal, state, or locally protected class. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.
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