Find & Apply For Human Resources Assistant Jobs in San Luis Obispo, California

We are looking for an organized Human Resources Assistant to support daily HR operations in San Luis Obispo, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone with at least 1 year of experience who enjoys coordinating employee processes, maintaining accurate records, and delivering dependable administrative support. The role will contribute to onboarding activities, HR systems administration, and employee-facing assistance while helping ensure HR procedures are handled efficiently and professionally.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate onboarding tasks for new hires, including preparing documentation, tracking required forms, and supporting a smooth start-to-employment process.
• Maintain and update employee information within HR information systems to help ensure records remain accurate, complete, and current.
• Assist with background screening activities by initiating checks, monitoring progress, and following up on outstanding items as needed.
• Provide administrative support for day-to-day HR operations, including document management, file organization, and response to routine employee inquiries.
• Support employee relations efforts by helping route questions, documenting concerns, and assisting the HR team with timely follow-up.
• Help monitor HR workflows and compliance-related documentation to promote consistency across hiring and personnel processes.
• Contribute to HRIS-related activities such as data entry, report support, and record verification to improve information accuracy.
• Partner with internal team members to ensure onboarding milestones and employment documentation are completed on schedule.