Human Resources - Human Resources Assistant (Temporary Position Up to 12 Months)

**Job Title:** Human Resources Assistant (Temporary Position up to 12 Months) **Department:** Human Resources **Reports to:** Director of Human Resources **FLSA Status:** Hourly **Location:** This position is based in downtown Charleston, South Carolina and requires regular in\-office attendance. Remote work is not available for this role. Relocation assistance is not provided for this position. **GENERAL SUMMARY** The Human Resources Assistant reports to the Director of Human Resources. As a member of the Support Services team, it is essential to consistently represent the team with professionalism, respect, and excellence in all interactions, both internal and external. This role provides administrative and operational support across a variety of human resources functions, including onboarding and offboarding coordination, employee records management, recruitment support, benefits administration support, payroll processing assistance, compliance tracking, and general HR administration. The Human Resources Assistant helps ensure HR processes are completed accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner while contributing to a positive employee experience. **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES** This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. General duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: **Employee Relations \& Customer Service** * Provides professional and timely customer service to employees regarding routine HR\-related questions and requests. * Assists with directing employee questions to the appropriate HR team member when needed. * Maintains confidentiality while handling sensitive employee information and documentation. * Supports HR team communications and helps reinforce company policies and procedures. * Assists with preparation and distribution of employee communications and announcements. **Onboarding \& Offboarding** * Coordinates onboarding logistics for new hires, including scheduling orientation sessions and preparing onboarding materials. * Assists with collection and processing of new hire paperwork and employment documentation. * Prepares onboarding packets, welcome materials, and new hire gifts. * Coordinates equipment requests, office setup, and onboarding checklists with internal departments. * Conducts background check processing and monitors completion of pre\-employment requirements. * Tracks completion of required training and onboarding tasks. * Processes offboarding paperwork and assists with employee separation procedures. * Coordinates exit meeting scheduling and collection of company property. **HRIS \& Data Managem