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Robert Half
Administrative Assistant
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
An Office or Administrative Assistant performs administrative work in an office. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails, routes mail and maintains calendars and schedules.
$50,177 / year median in California
-12% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to support day-to-day human resources and office operations in Vista, California. This Contract to permanent position is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping workflows organized, handling administrative details accurately, and providing dependable support across multiple priorities. The person in this role will contribute to onboarding, document management, scheduling, and office coordination while helping the team maintain efficient and well-organized operations.
Responsibilities:
- Manage incoming mail by sorting, distributing, and routing materials to the appropriate recipients in a timely manner.
- Support employee documentation processes, including employment verification requests and upkeep of personnel records.
- Maintain organized physical and electronic files, ensuring required forms are complete, accurate, and easy to retrieve.
- Coordinate administrative aspects of onboarding by preparing new employee packets, arranging orientation schedules, and tracking outstanding tasks.
- Schedule interviews, meetings, and HR-related appointments while keeping candidate and activity records up to date.
- Update recruiting materials and job postings, and assist with gathering data for reports and departmental tracking.
- Prepare and distribute forms, notices, invoices, purchase orders, and internal communications using tools such as Microsoft D365.
- Oversee routine office support activities, including copying, scanning, shipping, receiving, supply inventory monitoring, and vendor communication.
- Assist with employee engagement efforts by helping organize events, recognition programs, service awards, and appreciation activities.