Human Resources Assistants work in the HR department, reporting to the Human Resources Director or Manager, and perform a variety of HR functions. HR Assistants support the department by organizing employee data and entering information such as names, titles, compensation, bonus plans, tax information, and employee benefits into a computer system. Human Resources Assistants may also be tasked with processing payroll, answering incoming calls and emails, and scheduling appointments and meetings. Additionally, some HR Assistants conduct recruiting for companies, including phone screenings and setting up job interviews.