HR Assistant

Job description

Description Summary/Objective: The Human Resources Assistant provides administrative and clerical support to the Human Resources Department for the LULAC Head Start program. This position assists with day-to-day HR operations including personnel records, onboarding, compliance documentation, employee communications, and customer service to staff. The HR Assistant plays a key role in supporting compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, licensing requirements, and LULAC policies while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. Essential Functions: Human Resources Administration - Provide administrative support to the HR Director and HR team. - Maintain accurate and up-to-date personnel files in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and organizational policies. - Assist with employee onboarding, including new hire paperwork, background checks, fingerprinting, and orientation scheduling. - Assists with employee termination paperwork. - Assists with employment status changes such as promotions, transfers, leaves of absence, and separations. - Maintain I-9 documentation files for current and former employees in compliance with Federal regulations. Compliance & Do...