Human Resources; HR) Assistant

Position: Human Resources (HR) Assistant
Description We are looking for a Human Resources (HR) Assistant to support day-to-day HR operations for a contract opportunity based in Miami, Florida. This role is ideal for a hands-on HR team member who can assist with employee matters, coordinate onboarding and separation activities, and help maintain accurate personnel records. The position will begin as contract coverage and may continue beyond the initial assignment based on business needs and performance.

Responsibilities:

- Support daily HR activities by assisting with employee questions, documentation, and administrative follow-up across the employee lifecycle.

- Coordinate onboarding processes, including pre-employment steps, onboarding paperwork, and timely communication with incoming employees.

- Assist with employee relations matters by gathering information, maintaining documentation, and helping ensure appropriate follow-through.

- Manage offboarding tasks such as separation paperwork, system updates, and communication related to terminations.

- Help facilitate screening processing and monitor completion status to support hiring timelines.

- Maintain and update employee information within HR systems, including Workday or similar HRIS platforms.

- Prepare, organize, and safeguard HR records to ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with company policies.

- Partner with HR team members and managers to provide dependable support during a leave coverage period that may be extended. Requirements - Previous experience in human resources support or HR administration at the assistant or generalist level.

- Practical knowledge of onboarding, employee relations support, and termination processes.

- Experience working with an HRIS; familiarity with Workday is helpful, though comparable systems are acceptable.

- Ability to meet employment screening requirements as a condition of employment.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

- High attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion.

- Availability to work on-site in Miami, Florida for the duration of the assignment. Talent Match®

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