Human Resources; HR) Assistant Geismar, LA

Human Resources Assistant

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.