HR ASSISTANT-DC

This HR Assistant role supports hourly employees by performing HRIS functions, maintaining confidential personnel records, and coordinating recruiting activities. The position also handles documentation related to accidents, workers compensation, and OSHA Logs, while assisting with orientations and job postings.

• Performs HRIS functions and runs reports
• Maintains applicant data and new hire paperwork
• Coordinates confidential personnel records and responds to HR inquiries
• Processes applications, schedules interviews, and supports background/reference checks
• Maintains accident reports, workers compensation paperwork, and OSHA Logs

The role is centered on HRIS administration and report generation, with intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and payroll/HR systems such as Lawson and KRONOS. It involves maintaining structured HR records and processing HR workflows including scheduling interviews and supporting background and reference checks.

The ideal candidate is an entry-level HR administrative professional with strong organization, communication, and detail orientation. They have hands-on experience using an HRIS to manage applicant and employee records, prepare new hire paperwork, and support background/reference checks and orientations.