HR & Administrative Assistant
The HR & Administrative Assistant supports the corporate office by managing daily administrative tasks and facilitating HR functions such as recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and benefits enrollment across multiple restaurant locations. This entry-level role requires strong organizational and communication skills to ensure smooth office operations and effective support to employees and management within a hospitality-focused environment.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
About the Role
This is a part-time, on-site HR & Administrative Assistant role based in Five Points, SC. You will support day-to-day office operations and core HR functions for a growing hospitality management client. This is a great entry-level opportunity to gain hands-on HR and administrative experience in a fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Do
- Provide day-to-day administrative support for the corporate office: phone coverage, filing, data entry, mail and general office tasks.
- Maintain accurate employee records and required documentation.
- Support recruiting and hiring processes: post jobs, prepare offer letters, manage pre-employment checks, and assist with onboarding and orientation.
- Respond to routine HR inquiries from employees and restaurant management.
- Assist with benefits enrollment and routine HR reporting.
- Coordinate travel arrangements for Managers in Training and operations staff.
- Administer employee anniversary and recognition programs.
- Support the HR Manager with employee relations tasks, HR programs, special projects, and other general HR functions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Who You Are / Qualifications
- Entry-level candidate with strong organization and attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Comfortable working independently and collaborating as part of a team.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word).
- Reliable, accountable, and able to manage time and priorities effectively.
- Problem-solver who thinks critically and follows through.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business or related field and/or hospitality industry experience (not required).
Location & Schedule
- On-site position based in Five Points, SC. Applicants must live in the Columbia area or be able to commute to Five Points / Columbia, SC on a daily basis.
- Part-time schedule; specific shift details will be provided during the interview process.
Compensation
- $15.00 per hour (hourly, part-time).
Why This Role
- Hands-on HR experience across recruiting, onboarding, benefits, and employee relations.
- Work within a growing hospitality-focused organization where teamwork and hospitality values are emphasized.
- Opportunity to learn directly from HR leadership and support multiple restaurant locations.
What We’ll Offer
- A collaborative, development-oriented workplace culture.
- Mentorship from HR professionals and exposure to end-to-end HR processes.
- Practical experience building HR programs and supporting operational teams.
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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