We are looking for an organized Human Resources Assistant to support day-to-day HR operations for our client in Portland, Oregon. This contract l is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing employee-facing support with accurate administrative coordination across recruitment, onboarding, and benefits activities. The role will contribute to a smooth pre-employment and onboarding experience while helping maintain reliable HR information and responsive service for employees and managers.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate onboarding activities for new employees, including paperwork collection, scheduling, and preparation for a successful first day. Support pre-employment processes by arranging background checks, testing requirements, and other recruitment documentation in a timely manner. Maintain and update HRIS records to help ensure employee data remains accurate, complete, and accessible. Assist with recruitment support tasks such as sourcing candidates, organizing applicant information, and coordinating interview logistics. Help facilitate new-employee orientation sessions by preparing materials and guiding employees through required HR information. Respond to employee questions related to HR policies, benefits, and general employment matters, escalating issues when appropriate. Provide administrative support for benefits-related activities, including enrollment assistance and record maintenance. Partner with HR team members to support employee relations efforts through documentation, follow-up, and consistent communication. Experience supporting HR administration in an office or manufacturing-related environment. Working knowledge of HRIS platforms and the ability to maintain confidential employee information accurately. Familiarity with onboarding, background screening, and other pre-employment procedures. Ability to assist with recruitment coordination, candidate sourcing, and interview scheduling. Understanding of employee benefits administration and orientation processes for new team members. Strong administrative skills with attention to detail, organization, and follow-through. Effective written and verbal communication skills when working with employees, managers, and candidates. TalentMatch ® Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .