Human Resources Assistant
The Human Resources Assistant supports day-to-day HR functions including recruitment marketing, candidate screening, onboarding, and benefits administration. This entry-level, contract-to-hire role requires strong organizational and communication skills to maintain recruiting platforms, manage employee records, and assist with HR compliance in a fully onsite environment.
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, HR & Recruitment.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
- Assist with recruiting activities: post job ads, review resumes, conduct candidate pre-screens, schedule interviews, and support onboarding tasks.
- Maintain and update recruiting platforms (Indeed, LinkedIn, etc.) to promote openings and strengthen the employer brand.
- Manage applicant and employee records in HR systems; ensure files and data remain accurate and compliant.
- Support HR administration, including employee file maintenance, benefits coordination, workers’ compensation claims, and basic compliance tasks.
- Create and post recruiting-related content and help with candidate engagement initiatives.
- Provide administrative support for HR projects and respond to employee and candidate inquiries.
What We’re Looking For
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Marketing, Business, or a related field preferred.
- 0–2 years of experience in HR, recruiting, marketing, or administrative support (entry-level candidates encouraged).
- Familiarity with LinkedIn, Indeed, social media for recruiting, and Microsoft Office (Excel experience helpful).
- Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
- Interest in learning HR systems (e.g., Paylocity) and growing into broader HR/recruiting responsibilities.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay range: $23.00 – $27.00 per hour (Contract-to-hire).
- Benefits (if eligible after hire): medical, dental & vision; critical illness/accident/hospital plans; 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options; voluntary life & AD&D; short- and long-term disability; HSA; transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; PTO/vacation/sick leave.
- Actual compensation within the listed range will depend on qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors.
Workplace & Schedule
- Job type: Contract to Hire.
- Workplace: Fully onsite in Brecksville, OH.
- The role offers hands-on exposure to recruiting, HR administration, and HR systems while working closely with HR leadership.
Additional Details
- Application deadline (anticipated): Sep 1, 2026.
- This posting and hiring process are managed by Careertakes as a third-party recruiting platform; the hiring company is listed as Confidential Client.
- Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and interview process upon request.
About Confidential Client
Our client is hiring for an entry-level HR/Marketing Assistant to support human resources and recruitment marketing functions. This position is ideal for someone early in their HR career who wants practical experience with sourcing, onboarding, HR administration, and employer-brand communications.
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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