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Human Resources Assistant

Confidential Client•Manufacturing & Industrial
Entry LevelFull-timeHybrid$50,000 - $65,000
Warrenville, Illinois
5 Days Ago

The Human Resources Assistant supports the HR team by managing administrative tasks related to employee onboarding and offboarding, maintaining accurate HR records, and assisting with various HR programs such as benefits and payroll. This entry-level role requires strong organizational skills, confidentiality, and proficiency with HRIS and Microsoft Office, contributing to efficient HR operations within a hybrid work environment.

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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

The Human Resources Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the HR team. This entry-level role focuses on onboarding/offboarding, maintaining HRIS records, coordinating routine HR processes, and supporting day-to-day departmental activities while protecting confidential information.

  • Coordinate new-hire onboarding: prepare documents, initiate system workflows, schedule orientation, and track completion.
  • Support offboarding: prepare separation paperwork, coordinate system/access notifications, and manage return of company property.
  • Enter, update, and audit employee data in the HRIS to keep records accurate (job, status, organizational, and personal data).
  • Maintain electronic and paper personnel files in line with recordkeeping procedures.
  • Prepare routine HR reports, letters, forms, spreadsheets, and employee communications using established templates.
  • Provide administrative support for benefits, payroll, leave, recruiting, training, and employee engagement programs.
  • Assist with employment verification, background checks, Form I-9 processes, and other pre-employment documentation under HR guidance.
  • Track deadlines, follow up on missing information, and help ensure HR transactions are completed accurately and on time.
  • Support HR projects, meetings, audits, and process improvements via scheduling, data collection, and document preparation.
  • Handle confidential employee information with integrity and discretion.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Who You Are — Qualifications

  • Strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow established procedures.
  • Professional, service-oriented approach when working with employees, candidates, managers, and HR colleagues.
  • Able to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
  • Basic problem-solving skills and the ability to identify incomplete or inconsistent information.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
  • Prior experience with an HRIS is required; experience with Paycom preferred.
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of an HR team.

Education & Experience

  • Associate degree, bachelor’s coursework, or a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
  • Up to one year of administrative, office, or HR experience preferred; relevant internships or school experience will be considered.
  • This role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary range: $50,000 – $65,000 per year plus bonus opportunity.
  • Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, short/long-term disability, life insurance, parental leave, 401(k) match, open PTO, and a hybrid work arrangement (where applicable).

Work Environment & Travel

  • Casual, team-oriented environment.
  • Minimal travel (up to 10%) for company meetings, events, or training.
  • This position may require hybrid on-site/remote work; details determined by our client.

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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