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Human Resources Assistant

Temp-to-Hire | Full-Time | Bakersfield, CA

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Human Resources Assistant to provide administrative and transactional support across the employee lifecycle. This position will work closely with the HR Operations Manager and assist with recruitment, onboarding, employee records, timekeeping, benefits, and training.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment by posting positions, screening applicants, scheduling interviews, and maintaining candidate records.
• Coordinate background checks, drug screenings, and reference checks.
• Prepare new-hire paperwork and ensure all required documentation is completed prior to the employee's start date.
• Assist with onboarding, including I-9 verification, personnel files, HRIS/payroll data entry, and training coordination.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee, personnel, medical, and I-9 records.
• Assist with timekeeping, attendance, PTO tracking, payroll documentation, and employee schedule updates.
• Support leave and benefits administration by distributing paperwork, tracking documentation, and following up on outstanding items.
• Track mandatory training, certifications, licenses, BLS cards, and other employee credentials.
• Prepare routine HR reports, communications, and other administrative documents.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR department while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of administrative experience.
• HR, medical office, or staffing/recruitment experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
• HRIS or applicant tracking system experience preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally and discreetly.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Must be able to work full-time and travel between locations as needed.
• Must successfully complete required pre-employment screening.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple HR tasks and deadlines. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their experience in Human Resources while supporting a busy HR team.

Commitment to Diversity: As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multi-generational and multicultural workforce, Key Staffing recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates, and partners. 

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