We are looking for a detail-oriented Human Resources Assistant to support day-to-day HR operations for a transport organization in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This is a Contract position suited for someone who can manage employee records, assist with onboarding activities, and maintain accurate information across HR systems. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, sound judgment when handling sensitive information, and the ability to provide dependable administrative support to the HR team.
Responsibilities:
• Support daily human resources administration by preparing documents, updating personnel records, and assisting with routine employee inquiries.
• Coordinate onboarding activities for new hires, ensuring required paperwork, system entries, and pre-employment steps are completed on time.
• Enter and maintain employee data in HR information systems with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assist with background screening processes by tracking status, following up on outstanding items, and documenting results appropriately.
• Help maintain organized HR files and ensure employment documentation is complete, current, and accessible when needed.
• Provide administrative support for employee relations matters by preparing materials, logging information, and routing concerns to the appropriate HR contacts.
• Monitor HR workflows and identify missing or inconsistent information so records and processes remain compliant and up to date.• Experience supporting human resources administration in a detail-oriented office environment.
• Working knowledge of HRIS platforms and confidence navigating employee data systems.
• Familiarity with employee relations support and the handling of sensitive workplace information.
• Experience coordinating or tracking background checks and other pre-employment activities.
• Strong data entry skills with close attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize deadlines, and maintain organized records.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with a detail-oriented and service-oriented approach.