Job Description
Job Description
Human Resources Assistant (Temporary Contract)
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Pay Rate: $23–$25/hour
About the Opportunity
A mission-driven healthcare organization is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to provide temporary support to the HR team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in Human Resources, recruiting, onboarding, and employee engagement while supporting a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage confidential information with professionalism.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- Gain hands-on HR and recruiting experience
- Excellent opportunity for recent graduates and early-career professionals
- Exposure to onboarding, compliance, employee relations, and talent acquisition
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Meaningful work within a community-focused healthcare organization
- Opportunity to develop valuable HR skills and professional experience
Key Responsibilities
Human Resources & Recruiting Support
- Assist with recruiting and hiring activities
- Collect, track, and upload compliance documentation
- Prepare new hire folders and onboarding materials
- Maintain employee personnel files, including new hire and termination records
- Assist with employee transfer letters and other HR documentation
- Update and maintain organizational charts
Administrative Support
- Perform general administrative and clerical duties
- Prepare check requests and allocate department expenses
- Maintain accurate employee records and personnel files
- Assist with special HR projects as needed
Employee Engagement & Communications
- Support employee recognition programs, including birthdays and work anniversaries
- Assist with newsletters and internal communications
- Help coordinate employee engagement initiatives and events
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Minimum 6 months of administrative, HR, recruiting, or related experience (internship experience accepted)
- Strong organizational and data entry skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and general administrative functions
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
- Previous Human Resources or Recruiting experience
- Experience supporting onboarding, personnel file management, or compliance processes
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Los Angeles, CA 90005.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA 90005.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.
About Actalent
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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.