We are looking for a detail-oriented Human Resources Assistant to support daily HR operations for a luxury hotel in West Hollywood, California. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working with HR systems, managing sensitive employee information, and contributing across multiple areas of the employee lifecycle. The role offers hands-on exposure to recruiting, onboarding, employee records administration, and general HR coordination in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain organized and accurate personnel records while ensuring confidential employee documentation is up to date and properly filed.
• Provide administrative support for benefits-related activities, including assisting employees and the HR team during open enrollment periods.
• Monitor performance review timelines and help coordinate follow-up actions to keep evaluation processes on schedule.
• Support recruiting efforts by drafting job advertisements, reviewing applications, and conducting initial candidate outreach and screening.
• Assist with employee onboarding by preparing documentation, coordinating pre-employment steps, and helping create a smooth first-day experience.
• Help process employee separations by preparing required paperwork and supporting offboarding activities in partnership with HR leadership.
• Use Excel and other computer-based tools to track HR data, maintain reports, and support day-to-day departmental organization.
• Respond to routine employee questions and provide general HR assistance while escalating more complex matters when appropriate.