HR Assistants work in the human resources departments of mid-sized and large companies. They help manage recruitment, benefits administration and record maintenance for all staff members. Their role is to serve as a contact between the HR department and the rest of the organization. Primarily an administrative and support role, the HR Assistant is often the first point of contact for employees who need help from HR. Their duties include preparing files and forms for new employees, updating employment statuses and helping new employees access the resources they need to do their jobs. HR Assistants sort and update records, dispose of old records properly and contact employees to update their contact information and other key documents. While other HR team members might focus on specific areas, such as recruiting or benefits administration, the HR Assistant takes a more general role, assisting other team members as needed.
