Job Summary
The HR Administrator provides day-to-day administrative support to the Human Resources team, with
a primary focus on new hire onboarding, background check and DMV processing, I-9 compliance,
benefits enrollment support, and routine HR reporting.
This is an entry-level role, well suited to someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and eager to build a foundation in Human Resources. The HR Administrator works closely with the HR Manager and other HR team members and reports directly
to the HR Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the new hire onboarding process, including preparing offer paperwork, scheduling orientation,
setting up personnel files, and ensuring a smooth first-day experience for new employees.
- Initiate, track, and follow up on pre-employment background checks and motor vehicle record (DMV) checks;
flag any results requiring HR Manager review.
- Complete Form I-9 verification for new hires and maintain I-9 documentation in compliance with federal
requirements.
- Conduct periodic internal I-9 audits to identify and correct documentation errors or gaps, and support
corrective action as needed.
- Assist with monthly benefits open enrollment activities, including distributing enrollment materials, answering
routine employee questions, and processing enrollment forms.
- Scan, organize, and file employee documents and personnel records, maintaining accurate and confidential
electronic and/or physical employee files.
- Prepare the monthly headcount report and other routine HR metrics reporting as requested.
- Help track and maintain records of employee Paid Time Off (PTO) requests, including verifying balances
and flagging discrepancies for the HR Manager.
- Respond to routine employee inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and paperwork, escalating more
complex questions as appropriate.
- Support other HR functions such as employment verifications, HRIS data entry, and file audits.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of employee records and sensitive HR information at all times.
- Perform other miscellaneous HR duties and administrative tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business
Administration, or related field preferred.
- 0-2 years of administrative or HR-related experience; internship or coursework in HR is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly with compliance-related documentation (I-9s,
background checks).
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Solid organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple recurring tasks and
deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with HRIS or applicant tracking systems
is a plus.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
Working Conditions
- Standard office environment; occasional need to lift or move boxes of files (up to 15-20 lbs).
- Full-time schedule, Monday through Friday, standard business hours.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of
all responsibilities, duties, and skills required, and duties may change at the discretion of management.