HR Assistant

• Location 5410 NE 109th Ave.,Portland, OR, 97220,United States
• Base Pay $24.00 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Manage Others No

Description

River City Environmental (RCE) is looking for an organized, energetic, and people-focused HR Assistant to join our team! This position will primarily support our recruiting efforts
, while also providing backup support to HR with basic administrative and employee-related tasks. This is a fully on-site role, Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 4 AM to 4.30 or 5:00.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, staying organized, and helping build a strong team. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, comfortable communicating with candidates and employees, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Recruiting – Primary Focus

Coordinate and support the full recruiting process from job posting through onboarding.

Post and maintain job advertisements across various recruiting platforms.

Source and identify potential candidates through job boards, recruiting sites, community organizations, schools, trade programs, and other resources.

Review applications and resumes and conduct initial candidate screenings.

Communicate with candidates throughout the recruiting process and maintain a positive candidate experience.

Schedule interviews and coordinate communication between candidates and hiring managers.

Follow up with hiring managers regarding open positions and candidate status.

Maintain accurate recruiting records and applicant information in UKG and other recruiting systems.

Help develop and maintain recruiting pipelines for hard-to-fill positions.

Participate in job fairs, recruiting events, community outreach, and other recruiting activities.

Assist with reference checks, background checks, pre-employment requirements, and other hiring steps.

Help identify new and creative ways to attract qualified candidates.

HR Support

Provide backup support to the HR Manager and HR team with routine HR administrative tasks.

Assist with new-hire onboarding and employee paperwork.

Help maintain accurate and organized employee records.

Assist with employee file documentation and document management in UKG.

Respond to basic employee questions and direct more complex questions to the appropriate HR team member.

Assist with benefits, leave, and other HR administrative processes as needed.

Help prepare employee communications, forms, and HR documents.

Assist with HR projects, audits, and special projects as assigned.

Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information appropriately.

Previous experience in recruiting, HR, administrative support, customer service, or a related field preferred.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Excellent organization and attention to detail.

Comfortable making phone calls and communicating with candidates and employees.

Ability to manage multiple open positions and competing priorities.

Strong follow-through and the ability to stay on top of tasks without constant supervision.

Comfortable learning and using HR, recruiting, and computer systems.

Professional, approachable, and able to build positive relationships with employees, candidates, and managers.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment with sensitive information.

A proactive attitude and willingness to jump in and help wherever needed.

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening (includes THC)

In this role, success means keeping our recruiting process moving, maintaining strong communication with candidates and hiring managers, building qualified candidate pipelines, and ensuring hiring-related tasks don't fall through the cracks. You will…