We are looking for an organized Human Resources Assistant to support day-to-day HR operations in Kansas City, Kansas. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can handle administrative tasks with accuracy while helping create a smooth experience for employees throughout onboarding and ongoing HR processes. The role will work closely with internal teams to maintain records, coordinate pre-employment activities, and assist with employee-related matters in a detail-focused and timely manner.
Responsibilities:
- Support daily human resources activities by maintaining employee documentation, updating records, and ensuring information is entered accurately in HR systems.
- Coordinate onboarding tasks for new hires, including preparing paperwork, tracking completion steps, and helping employees transition into the organization successfully.
- Assist with background screening activities by gathering required information, monitoring progress, and following up to keep hiring timelines on track.
- Manage HRIS updates to reflect personnel changes, employment details, and other key data while helping preserve data integrity.
- Respond to routine employee questions and provide administrative support related to policies, procedures, and general HR matters.
- Help address employee relations concerns by documenting issues, routing inquiries appropriately, and supporting follow-up actions when needed.
- Partner with hiring managers and internal stakeholders to ensure HR processes are completed efficiently and in alignment with company standards.
- Experience supporting administrative functions within a human resources environment.
- Working knowledge of HRIS platforms and confidence in maintaining accurate employee data.
- Familiarity with onboarding coordination and pre-employment processing, including background checks.
- Ability to communicate professionally with employees, managers, and cross-functional teams.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
- Attention to detail and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.
- Understanding of employee relations support and general HR procedures.