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, a fast-growing event technology company.

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

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Position overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level HR & Recruiting Assistant to support recruiting, HR operations and compliance, workplace operations, procurement, and finance-related processes. This role is an excellent entry point for recent graduates or early-career professionals who want broad exposure to HR and business operations in a fast-growing event technology company.

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What You’ll Do

• Support campus and early-career recruiting: research universities and student organizations, coordinate career fairs and info sessions, and engage candidates pre/during/post events.
• Assist candidate sourcing, outreach, interview coordination, and follow-up.
• Track recruiting activities and progress toward quantitative recruiting goals; analyze results and suggest improvements.
• Maintain employee records, HR documentation, and required forms; support audits for accuracy and completeness.
• Help administer benefits documentation and other HR compliance initiatives.
• Manage office equipment, inventory, and supplies; support vendor coordination and procurement processes.
• Assist with invoicing, billing, bookkeeping support, and reconciliations.
• Own small projects that improve operational efficiency and document process improvements.
• Handle confidential information discreetly and maintain accurate records.

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Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in any major. Recent graduates (including those graduating in 2026) are encouraged to apply.
• 0–2 years of professional experience (internships, campus roles, or part-time work acceptable).
• Interest in recruiting, HR, operations, procurement, finance, or a combination of these areas.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, even with repetitive tasks.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and a problem-solving mindset.
• Comfortable working toward measurable goals and owning results.
• Professional approach to confidential information and strong work ethic.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $45,000 – $55,000 per year (range depends on experience and qualifications).
• Health insurance options, HSA, 401(k).
• 18 days/year combined paid vacation and sick leave.
• Company lunches and regular office perks (e.g., "bagel Wednesday").
• Flexible schedule with work-from-home every Friday.
• Broad exposure to recruiting, HR operations, compliance, procurement, and finance — strong potential for career growth.

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Location & Work Model

• This is a San Diego, CA–based role and requires regular commuting to the San Diego office. The position operates as a hybrid role (in-office most days, work-from-home on Fridays).
• Candidates must be able to commute to the San Diego office as required.

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Additional details

• Entry-level role designed to provide cross-functional experience and early ownership of projects.
• Strong opportunity for internal growth at a fast-growing event technology company.
• Confidential Client is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace.

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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.