Human Resources Assistant

Job Title: HR Assistant

Location: Iselin, NJ

Job Type: Contract (4–6 Months)

Key Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support to the HR department, including data entry, reporting, and file maintenance

Manage and update HR records, spreadsheets, and databases using advanced Excel functions

Perform VLOOKUPs and generate reports to assist with employee data analysis and HR metrics

Support onboarding and offboarding processes

Assist with benefits administration and other HR initiatives

Coordinate meetings, maintain calendars, and handle HR-related inquiries

Utilize HR systems such as SuccessFactors (if applicable) for employee recordkeeping and updates

Qualifications:

2+ years of experience in an HR administrative or assistant role

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, etc.)

Experience with HRIS platforms; SuccessFactors experience preferred

Strong attention to detail, organizational, and multitasking skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately