About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Part time.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Overview

This is a part-time HR administrative role supporting a Confidential Client’s Human Resources team in Goleta, CA. The position is 20 hours per week (first-shift, M–F) on a contract assignment (6 months to start). Pay rate: $18–23 per hour (W-2), paid weekly. This is an entry-level opportunity for an emerging HR professional or an experienced administrator looking to focus on HR operations and onboarding.

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What You’ll Do

• Maintain accurate personnel files and update HRIS records.
• Process new-hire, status change, promotion, and separation documentation.
• Draft employment-related correspondence (offer letters, employment verifications, general staff communications).
• Coordinate the onboarding experience: prepare welcome materials, assist with new-hire paperwork, and support orientation.
• Support offboarding activities: exit documentation, asset recovery coordination, and exit interview tracking.
• Track mandatory trainings, certifications, and compliance renewals.
• Act as a first point of contact for routine employee inquiries about policies, procedures, and benefits.
• Support employee engagement and recognition administrative workflows.
• Assist recruiting activities: post openings, schedule interviews, and maintain ATS records.
• Coordinate pre-employment screenings (background checks, drug screens).
• Generate routine HR metrics and basic headcount reports; assist with audits related to personnel files, payroll, and benefits.
• Handle sensitive data with strict confidentiality and professional discretion.

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Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Currently pursuing or recently completed an Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, or related field — OR equivalent transferable experience.
• Experience: Formal HR experience is not required. Internships, administrative roles, customer service, or academic HR projects are strongly considered.
• Technical skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); willingness and aptitude to learn HRIS and ATS platforms quickly.
• Core competencies:
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication.
  • Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
  • Ability to handle confidential personnel information with discretion.
  • Customer-service mindset and interpersonal skills.
  • Time management and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

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Compensation & Schedule

• Pay: $18.00 – $23.00 per hour (W-2), paid weekly. This range is provided per applicable pay transparency requirements.
• Schedule: Part-time — 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday (first shift). Contract assignment: 6 months to start.

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Location & Employment Type

• Work location: On-site in Goleta, CA. (Local candidates preferred.)
• Employment type: PART_TIME (W-2, contract assignment to start).

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Why Join

• Gain hands-on HR operations experience across the full employee lifecycle (onboarding, HRIS, compliance, recruiting).
• Work with a collaborative HR team in a supportive environment — ideal for building a long-term HR career.
• Flexible part-time hours suitable for students, career changers, or experienced admins looking to specialize in HR.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.