Job Description
Description
The HR Administrative Assistant supports administrative functions with a focus on HR, finance documentation, and general staff support. Temporarily reporting to the Human Resources Director, this role handles daily administrative tasks, ensures timely and accurate paperwork flow, and serves as a support between departments for payroll preparation, onboarding, and accounts payable submissions. The HR Administrative Assistant must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling confidential information with professionalism.
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Key Responsibilities
Human Resources Support
- Prepare and process HR documentation including onboarding packets, employee changes, terminations, and updates to ADP.
- Maintain organized and confidential employee files (digital and physical).
- Assist with employee support requests related to timekeeping, benefits, and basic HR questions.
- Generate and distribute post-payroll reports to department Directors.
Payroll & Finance Administrative Support
- Assist with payroll preparation tasks including data collection and spreadsheet updates (no approval authority).
- Submit accounts payable documentation for processing.
- Process check requests (vouchers) ensuring wet signatures are obtained before submission.
- Handle honorarium invoicing and assist with initial follow-up for collections.
- Process and track deposits in coordination with the finance team.
Administrative Operations
- Manage inbound and outbound mail distribution.
- Maintain the organization-wide administrative calendar, ensuring deadlines, meetings, and key HR/finance dates are tracked and communicated.
- Perform filing, scanning, and recordkeeping for both HR and finance documentation.
- Maintain administrative checklists and templates to support internal operations.
- Support organizational efficiency by keeping internal forms and workflows up to date.
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Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of administrative experience, preferably with exposure to HR and/or finance functions.
- High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
- Familiarity with ADP, accounting platforms (e.g., QuickBooks, Bill.com), or document management systems a plus.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and handle confidential information with discretion.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer service mindset.
- Commitment to social equity and the mission of the organization.
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Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Primarily office-based
- Must be able to sit, stand, and lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
- May occasionally be required to assist with internal or off-site events.
Requirements ADP - Financial Services, ADP Workforce Now, ATS - Asynchronous Transfer Mode, Ceridian, HRMS, About Time, Auditing, Background Checks, Benefit Functions, Customer Service, Human Resources (HR) Administration, ADP - Payroll TalentMatch®
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