Human Resources (HR) Assistant Job in Boothbay Harbor, ME

Human Resources Assistant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Human Resources (HR) Assistant to support daily HR operations for an organization based in Maine. This Contract position is designed to provide hands-on assistance during a staffing transition, with a focus on employee lifecycle support, reporting, and administrative coordination. The role is primarily onsite and offers a flexible 20-hour workweek, with the greatest need for coverage at the start of each week.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate new employee setup and separation activities, ensuring employment records, documentation, and required steps are completed accurately and on time.
• Support employee onboarding by preparing paperwork, facilitating pre-employment steps, and helping new team members and volunteers move smoothly through orientation requirements.
• Manage offboarding tasks, including tracking final documentation and assisting with the administrative closeout of employee files.
• Prepare and submit incident-related documentation and follow each case through the appropriate reporting process until resolution.
• Assist with workers' compensation and leave-related claim administration, helping maintain organized records and timely communication.
• Coordinate screening requirements and monitor completion status for candidates and other applicable individuals.
• Enter and maintain employee information in HR systems, keeping records current, complete, and compliant.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR function across two nearby onsite locations as needed.