HR Assistant Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

A HR Assistant, or Human Resources Assistant, plays a crucial role in the human resources industry by providing support to HR professionals in completing administrative tasks related to the hiring, onboarding, benefit administration and employee records maintenance processes. They often act as the liaison between HR management and employees, providing information and help with HR-related issues. HR Assistants also handle tasks such as scheduling meetings, maintaining HR databases, and assisting with recruitment and staffing logistics. They may also assist in payroll preparation and manage employee queries regarding HR policies and procedures.

Essential skills for a HR Assistant include excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. They should be detail-oriented, have good time-management skills, and be proficient with MS Office Suite and HR software, like HRIS or HRMS. Although not always required, a HR Certification, such as aPHR (Associate Professional in Human Resources), can be beneficial for career advancement. Before becoming a HR Assistant, a person may hold roles such as Administrative Assistant, Office Coordinator, or Recruitment Coordinator.

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Attorney Recruiting Assistant (Associate, Counsel, and Law Student Division)

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

Attorney Recruiting Assistant (Associate, Counsel, and Law Student Division) Location: Remote or Hybrid (Preference for candidates in the Pacific Time ZoneCalifornia, Oregon, or Washington);...

Talent Acquisition Assistant

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business...

STAFF ASSISTANT II, Housing for Health

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago

EXAM NUMBER Y0913A-EA TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive - EMERGENCY FILING DATES: April 18, 2025, at 12:00 P.M., (PT) This examination will remain open until the needs of the services are met...

HR Assistant

  • Torrance, CA (10 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Torrance, CA (10 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 3 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY & JOB SUMMARY An HR Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the HR department with various administrative tasks and ensuring smooth operations within the organization....

HR Assistant

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago

in Downtown Los Angeles to hire a bright, detail-oriented HR Assistant....

HR Administrative Assistant (Temporary), Human Resources, Part Time

  • Whittier, CA (12 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Whittier, CA (12 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 4 days ago

This is a temporary position for a term of 6 months. The HR Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to HR management and PIH Health employees and day to day...

HR Assistant

  • Norwalk, CA (10 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Norwalk, CA (10 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 7 days ago

We are hiring an HR Assistant....

Human Resources Administrative Assistant

  • Irwindale, CA (22 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Irwindale, CA (22 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 9 days ago

City Brewing Company - Who We Are With our roots in La Crosse, WI, we are proud to be North America's largest co-packager of alcoholic beverages with four locations across the United States....

Payroll & HR Support Coordinator

  • Long Beach, CA (10 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (10 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Job Summary Under the direct supervision of the Senior Manager of Payroll Services, this position works as a key member of the Payroll Services Team to efficiently and effectively coordinate...

Human Resources Assistant

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 11 days ago

Benefits: Dental insurance Employee discounts Health insurance Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance Our Gold's Gym SoCal is growing fast and looking for a new HR Assistant, just like...

Human Resources Assistant

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 12 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Administrative Offices - Los Angeles, CA Position Type : Full Time Education Level : High School Salary Range : $23.19 - $28.54 Hourly Job Shift : Day Description...

HR Administrative Assistant

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 14 days ago

Our client in North Hollywood is seeking a HR Administrative Assistant! The client is looking to hire an HR Administrative Assistant on a 2-month contract, possibly longer! The HR Administrative...

Receptionist/HR Support

  • Westchester, CA (8 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Westchester, CA (8 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Vaco is working with a client in the Med Tech industry who is looking for a Receptionist/HR Support to support the front office duties for there HR team. Key job responsibilities will include...

Bilingual HR Assistant

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 17 days ago

Vaco Los Angeles is working with a client in the Food Production industry who is looking for a qualified Bilingual HR Assistant....

Human Resource Assistant

  • Anaheim, CA (18 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (18 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Assist in the development, implementation, and documentation of HR policies, procedures, and workflows....

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Salary for HR Assistant Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

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Highest Education Level

HR Assistants in Los Angeles, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.4%
Master's Degree
21.2%
Associate's Degree
10.6%
High School or GED
9.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.8%
Some College
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.4%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by HR Assistants in Los Angeles, CA
1-2 years
34.0%
Less than 1 year
30.9%
2-4 years
25.6%
4-6 years
5.5%
6-8 years
2.7%
10+ years
1.4%



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