(Entry Level/ Recent Graduate) HR Assistant/Coordinator
The HR Assistant/Coordinator at Confidential Client supports onboarding, employee engagement, and benefits administration for US operations. This full-time onsite role involves coordinating with contractors, assisting recruiting efforts, managing HR documentation, and supporting sales and accounting functions to ensure smooth HR and operational processes.
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, Graduate.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This is an entry-level / recent-graduate HR Assistant / HR Coordinator role supporting day-to-day HR operations, onboarding, employee engagement, and sales/marketing event coordination for a confidential client in Alpharetta, GA.
- Support end-to-end onboarding for new hires: prepare new-hire paperwork, coordinate background checks and drug screens (with candidate consent), and ensure I-9 and E-Verify compliance where required.
- Manage a new employee outreach & engagement project to improve connection and retention for both direct employees and offsite contractors.
- Serve as an HR point of contact for employees — answer basic HR questions, help administer leave requests, and support benefits administration (healthcare/401(k) enrollment processes).
- Assist recruiting efforts: screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and represent the confidential client at recruiting events.
- Prepare and process Statements of Work (SOWs), change orders, and onboarding documentation for contract and permanent hires.
- Coordinate logistics for sales and marketing events, including travel arrangements and vendor/subscription management (job boards, client databases, sponsorships).
- Provide cross-functional support as needed (e.g., basic accounting assistance, coordination with Sales/Marketing teams).
- Communicate regularly with offsite contractors and vendors by phone and email to identify issues and ensure contractors feel engaged and informed.
Who We’re Looking For
Candidates who are organized, personable, and eager to grow in HR and operations. Typical qualifications and skills include:
- Bachelor’s degree (preferably Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field).
- 3 to 5 years of related experience preferred — entry-level/recent-graduate candidates with strong internship/coop/project experience are encouraged to apply.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a customer-service mindset.
- Able to think critically and creatively to improve processes and engagement.
- Energetic, perceptive, and comfortable interacting with employees, contractors, and external partners.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated salary (source estimate): $99,764 per year. Final pay depends on experience and will be discussed during interview.
- Featured benefits:
- Medical insurance in compliance with the ACA.
- 401(k) plan.
- Sick leave in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
- Additional benefits and eligibility details will be provided by the confidential client during the interview / offer process.
Location & Work Type
- Worksite: Onsite — Alpharetta, GA (postal code: 30239).
- Employment type: Full-time.
- This position requires working on-site and coordinating with remote contractors as needed.
Other Important Details
- Offers and continued employment are subject to background checks, drug testing (where lawful and with candidate consent), and verification of eligibility to work in the U.S. (I-9/E-Verify procedures may be followed as required).
- Careertakes acts as the recruiting partner; if hired you will be employed directly by the confidential client.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities; please notify Careertakes if you require accommodation during the hiring process.
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.
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