Human Resources Assistant

• Coordinate onboarding for new hires, including orientation and completion of employment documentation (I-9, E-Verify, benefits enrollment, etc.).
• Prepare and organize onboarding materials and training schedules.
• Assist managers in supporting employees during their introductory period.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and recognition programs.
• Conduct exit interviews and maintain records of employee feedback.

• Post job openings, schedule interviews, and assist with candidate communications.
• Support background checks and reference verification processes.
• Maintain applicant tracking system (ATS) records and ensure accurate data.

• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Assist managers with performance documentation and administrative HR tasks.
• Support employee relations processes by documenting issues and tracking resolutions.

• Process benefits enrollments, changes, and terminations, and support open enrollment.
• Track and maintain leave of absence requests (FMLA, ADA accommodations, and state/federal leaves).
• Ensure accurate leave tracking and compliance with legal requirements.
• Serve as a liaison with benefits providers to resolve employee questions.

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in HRIS and physical files.
• Assist with data entry and HR-related reporting.
• Generate reports on employee headcount, turnover, and HR metrics as needed.
• Support HR audits and ensure compliance with employment regulations.
• Ensure that all compliance and medical coverage materials are prepared and distributed to employees, including the sales force, on a monthly basis or as needed.

• High school diploma, GED, or Associate in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of hands-on HR experience in a support-related role.
• Knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance, and HR best practices.
• Knowledge of benefits and HR or employment compliance is a plus.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work with employees at all levels.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with HRIS and ATS systems.

• HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent).
• Experience supporting recruitment, benefits administration, and HR compliance.
• Bilingual skills (Spanish) preferred.

• Primarily office-based, with frequent computer use, phone communication, and occasional walking/standing.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds for HR materials or event setup.

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Founded in 1901, MRA is a nonprofit employer association that serves more than 4,000 employers, covering more than one million employees.

As one of the largest employer associations in the nation, MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services, information, education, and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce.

We partner with these companies working directly with their HR department and leadership to hire their talent. We are a direct line to the company, not an agency recruiter.

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