HR Assistant

HR Assistant Location: Los Angeles, CA 90045 Pay: $24/hour Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite Position Overview We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented HR Assistant to support the Human Resources team of an established cosmetics company in Los Angeles. This is a great opportunity for someone with 1-2 years of HR experience who is looking to continue building their career and gain broader exposure across multiple areas of Human Resources. The HR Assistant will support temporary staffing, recruiting coordination, payroll administration, employee records, safety initiatives, HRIS updates, and general employee support. The ideal candidate is organized, approachable, comfortable working directly with employees, and genuinely interested in growing within HR.

Key Responsibilities

HR & Temporary Staffing

• Coordinate temporary staffing needs for manufacturing departments
• Place staffing orders with temporary agencies and coordinate arrival details
• Communicate new temporary employee information to Security and department supervisors
• Enter temporary employees into the time and attendance system
• Assist employees with timeclock registration and punch issues
• Conduct orientations for incoming temporary employees
• Respond to general employee questions and HR requests

Recruiting & Onboarding Support

• Coordinate interview schedules and calendars
• Maintain organized candidate and resume files
• Assist with recruiting and onboarding administrative needs
• Support employment verification requests

HRIS, Payroll & Employee Records

• Update the HRIS with employee changes and status updates
• Process and maintain employee paperwork and personnel records
• Assist with payroll-related administrative tasks
• Review workers' compensation clinic information for time-in/time-out data
• Sort and organize paycheck stubs for distribution
• Maintain leave-of-absence tracking spreadsheets
• Organize active, terminated, and archived employee files
• Audit HR data for accuracy and completeness

Safety & Compliance Support

• Send safety inspection reminders to appropriate team members
• Track completed safety inspections and maintain documentation
• Take meeting minutes during safety meetings
• Monitor and order first aid supplies
• Restock workplace first aid stations as needed

General HR Administration

• Schedule meetings and maintain HR calendars
• Process incoming, outgoing, and interoffice mail
• Maintain HR bulletin boards and distribute employee communications
• Order HR and office supplies
• Greet employees and provide friendly, professional HR support
• Assist the HR team with additional projects and administrative responsibilities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Human Resources or HR administrative experience
• Strong interest in developing a long-term career in Human Resources
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Experience with HRIS, timekeeping, or employee record systems preferred
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Outlook
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable maintaining confidential employee information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact professionally with employees at all levels
• Comfortable supporting a fast-paced HR department and manufacturing workforce
• Must be able to successfully complete a background check

What We're Looking For The ideal candidate is someone early in their HR career who already has a foundation in HR administration and is ready to gain broader experience. You'll get exposure to staffing, recruiting, payroll support, HRIS, employee relations support, safety, and HR operations, making this a strong opportunity for someone who wants to continue growing as an HR professional.

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