HR Administrative Assistant Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a HR Administrative Assistant includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Provide administrative support for HR executives
  • Organize, compile, update company personnel records and documentation
  • Manage and update HR databases with different information such as new hires, terminations, sick leaves, warnings, vacation and days off 
  • Help in payroll management, preparation and payment
  • Prepare, manage and store paperwork for HR policies and procedures
  • Answer employees’ questions and provide requested information
  • Maintain schedule and coordinate calendar activities
  • Assist recruiters in posting job ads on careers pages and processing received resumes
  • Answer telephone calls and provide needed information 
  • Create reports for senior management
  • Help organize and manage new employee orientation, on-boarding, and training programs

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of HR Administrative Assistant duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific HR Administrative Assistant roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.