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, Event Technology.

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

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Overview

This entry-level Human Resources Assistant role supports recruiting, HR operations, compliance, and company-wide operational projects for a fast-growing event-technology company. The position is based in San Diego, CA and requires regular commuting to the San Diego office (with a hybrid schedule that includes remote work on Fridays).

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What You’ll Do

• Support campus and early-career recruiting: research channels, coordinate events, and engage candidates.
• Assist with sourcing, outreach, interview scheduling, and candidate follow-up.
• Track recruiting activities and work toward quantitative hiring goals.
• Maintain and audit employee records, HR documentation, and required forms.
• Support benefits administration, HR policies, and compliance initiatives.
• Coordinate office operations, procurement (purchase orders, vendors), and basic finance processes (invoicing, bookkeeping support).
• Take ownership of small projects that improve operational efficiency and hiring outcomes.
• Handle confidential information professionally and with discretion.

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Responsibilities — by area

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

• Research universities, career fairs, student organizations, and other recruiting sources.
• Assist with event logistics and candidate engagement before, during, and after recruiting events.
• Collect and analyze recruiting metrics; recommend improvements to increase candidate engagement and hiring outcomes.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Maintain accurate employee records and required HR documentation.
• Audit HR files for completeness and support compliance initiatives.
• Assist with administrative benefits tasks and employee onboarding/offboarding processes.

Business & Office Operations

• Manage office supplies, equipment inventory, and vendor coordination.
• Help process purchase orders, invoices, and basic reconciliations.
• Coordinate office logistics and company-provided services; support ad-hoc operational projects.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any major.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience (internships, part-time roles, campus employment). Recent graduates (including 2026 graduates) are encouraged to apply.
• Previous HR experience is not required — strong interest in recruiting, HR, operations, or related business functions is expected.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; analytic mindset for tracking and improving processes.
• Professional discretion when handling confidential information and a willingness to work toward measurable goals.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $45,000 - $55,000 per year (depending on experience and qualifications).
• Health insurance options, HSA, 401(k).
• 18 days/year paid vacation and sick leave.
• Two company-provided lunches per week and bagel Wednesdays.
• Remote work every Friday (office presence required other weekdays).
• Hands-on experience across recruiting, HR operations, compliance, procurement, and finance-related work.
• Strong potential for career growth in a fast-scaling technology company and a collaborative office culture.

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Location & Work Authorization

• This role is located in San Diego, California. Candidates must be able to commute regularly to the San Diego office.
• Employment eligibility in the United States is required.

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Reasonable Accommodations

Careertakes and our client comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding reasonable accommodation. If you need accommodation for the application or interview process, please contact Careertakes to request support.

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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.

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