HR Assistant

Job Title: HR Assistant

Industry: Human Resources / Corporate Services

Location (City, State): Houston, TX

Compensation: $24 – $26 per hour

Assignment Type: 3-month contract with potential for contract-to-hire

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits.

Addison Group is partnering with our client to identify an HR Assistant to support day-to-day human resources operations. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented HR professional who enjoys working across multiple HR functions in a fast-paced environment.

The HR Assistant will provide administrative and operational support to the Human Resources team, assisting with recruiting coordination, onboarding, employee documentation, compliance tracking, and internal HR initiatives. This role plays a key part in ensuring HR processes run smoothly and efficiently.

• Provide administrative support throughout the recruitment lifecycle, including scheduling and coordination
• Assist with new hire onboarding activities, ensuring documentation and processes are completed accurately and on time
• Initiate, monitor, and track background screening results and relay updates as needed
• Support offboarding processes by managing required documentation and compliance steps
• Respond to employee questions and requests with professionalism and discretion
• Maintain organized, accurate, and confidential employee records
• Update HR systems, spreadsheets, and internal databases with a high level of accuracy
• Track employee time-off balances, including PTO, vacation, and sick leave
• Assist with calculating and processing vacation or leave payouts when applicable
• Provide administrative support during benefits enrollment periods
• Maintain training files and records to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating training programs and performance review activities
• Communicate with leadership regarding training schedules and development initiatives
• Review HR documentation and training records for completeness and compliance
• Support internal HR audits, reporting, and data collection efforts
• Prepare and generate routine HR reports as requested
• Assist with HR projects, employee engagement initiatives, and morale-building activities
• Provide backup reception or general administrative support as needed
• Perform additional duties to support overall office and HR operations

• 3–4 years of experience in an HR or administrative support role
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Excellent communication and time-management skills

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.