Human Resources (HR) Assistant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Human Resources Assistant to support daily HR operations for a manufacturing organization in California. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to contribute across employee administration, onboarding coordination, and HR systems support in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, sound judgment when handling confidential information, and the ability to provide responsive support to employees and HR leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate new employee onboarding activities, including pre-employment documentation, onboarding schedules, and orientation support to help employees transition smoothly into the organization.
• Maintain accurate employee records within HR systems and assist with routine data updates, audits, and reporting to support reliable personnel information.
• Facilitate background screening processes and follow up on required employment documentation to ensure timely completion of employment steps.
• Respond to employee questions related to HR policies, procedures, and general employment matters while escalating more complex concerns when appropriate.
• Provide administrative support for core HR functions such as document preparation, file management, tracking personnel changes, and processing employment-related forms.
• Assist with employee relations matters by documenting concerns, organizing relevant information, and supporting HR team follow-up activities.
• Help manage HR information workflows connected to onboarding and personnel administration, including updates within HRIS platforms as needed.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure HR processes are completed accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with company requirements.