HR Assistant Jobs in California

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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Human Resources Assistant

  • San Marcos, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • San Marcos, CA
  • 5 hours ago

The Human Resources (HR) Assistant is responsible for the administrative support of day-to-day Human Resource Operations....

Human Resources Assistant

  • CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • CA
  • 9 hours ago

The primary purpose of this position is to provide clerical support and perform routine administrative tasks to assist HR Assistants and HR Specialists assigned to the NAF personnel office....

Human Resources Technician

  • Napa, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Napa, CA
  • 13 hours ago

DESCRIPTION Napa Valley College is seeking a Human Resources Technician. The Office of Human Resources, Training & Development (OHRTD) supports a positive learning environment for our students by...

Human Resource Admin Assistant

  • Rancho Mirage, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Rancho Mirage, CA
  • 20 hours ago

Additional Information Pay: $21.75/hour, Bilingual Spanish preferred Job Number 24219295 Job Category Administrative Location The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage, 68900 Frank Sinatra Drive, Rancho...

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

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 23 hours 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);...

Human Resources Assistant

  • Red Bluff, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Red Bluff, CA
  • 1 day ago

Human Resource Assistant needed in Red Bluff, CA. *Pay starts at $20.00+/hour DOE Responsibilities of the Human Resource Assistant: Maintenance of employee records and personnel documents...

Human Resources Technician

  • Anderson, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Anderson, CA
  • 1 day ago

We train and promote from within Excellent low-cost health benefits Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions Paid vacation and 10 holidays At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our...

Human Resources Technician

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 1 day ago

Applications are only accepted online. You can submit your application by click on the "apply" button on the bottom right. This will take you to the login screen for schooljobs.com or if you do...

Human Resources Technician (2025-2026 School Year)

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

FRANKLIN-MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS TITLE: HUMAN RESOURCES TECHNICIAN BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, perform a variety of...

Human Resources Technician 25TP154

  • Richmond, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, CA
  • 1 day ago

West Contra Costa Unified School District See attachment on original job posting Must submit an online EdJoin application and a current resume. Please refer to the job description for job duties...

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...

Human Resources Assistant

  • Vandenberg AFB, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Vandenberg AFB, CA
  • 1 day ago

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the 30 FSS Civilian Personnel Flight NAF Human Resources Office (HRO). Who May Apply: Open to everyone....

STAFF ASSISTANT II, Housing for Health

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

Human Resources Administrative Assistant

  • Visalia, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Visalia, CA
  • 2 days ago

Collaborate with the HR team to support annual initiatives, including performance management, open enrollment, and policy changes. Assist with Leave of Absence documentation and communications....

ID Card Specialist (Personnel Assistant II), NAVY ICA

  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago

Provides professional military personnel support services to the U.S. Navys Identification Card Administration (ICA) program at Navy installations designated as Defense Enrollment Eligibility...

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Salary for HR Assistant Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHR research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for HR Assistant positions.



Highest Education Level

HR Assistants in California 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 California
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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