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HR Assistant

Vaco
$24 - $24 / Hour
United States, California, Los Angeles
Nov 14, 2026
HR Assistant Location: Los Angeles, CA 90045 Pay: $24/hour Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite Position Overview We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented HR Assistant to support the Human Resources team of an established cosmetics company in Los Angeles. This is a great opportunity for someone with 1-2 years of HR experience who is looking to continue building their career and gain broader exposure across multiple areas of Human Resources. The HR Assistant will support temporary staffing, recruiting coordination, payroll administration, employee records, safety initiatives, HRIS updates, and general employee support. The ideal candidate is organized, approachable, comfortable working directly with employees, and genuinely interested in growing within HR. Key Responsibilities HR & Temporary Staffing Coordinate temporary staffing needs for manufacturing departments Place staffing orders with temporary agencies and coordinate arrival details Communicate new temporary employee information to Security and department supervisors Enter temporary employees into the time and attendance system Assist employees with timeclock registration and punch issues Conduct orientations for incoming temporary employees Respond to general employee questions and HR requests Recruiting & Onboarding Support Coordinate interview schedules and calendars Maintain organized candidate and resume files Assist with recruiting and onboarding administrative needs Support employment verification requests HRIS, Payroll & Employee Records Update the HRIS with employee changes and status updates Process and maintain employee paperwork and personnel records Assist with payroll-related administrative tasks Review workers' compensation clinic information for time-in/time-out data Sort and organize paycheck stubs for distribution Maintain leave-of-absence tracking spreadsheets Organize active, terminated, and archived employee files Audit HR data for accuracy and completeness Safety & Compliance Support Send safety inspection reminders to appropriate team members Track completed safety inspections and maintain documentation Take meeting minutes during safety meetings Monitor and order first aid supplies Restock workplace first aid stations as needed General HR Administration Schedule meetings and maintain HR calendars Process incoming, outgoing, and interoffice mail Maintain HR bulletin boards and distribute employee communications Order HR and office supplies Greet employees and provide friendly, professional HR support Assist the HR team with additional projects and administrative responsibilities Qualifications 1-2 years of Human Resources or HR administrative experience Strong interest in developing a long-term career in Human Resources Bilingual English/Spanish preferred Experience with HRIS, timekeeping, or employee record systems preferred Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Outlook Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Comfortable maintaining confidential employee information Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to interact professionally with employees at all levels Comfortable supporting a fast-paced HR department and manufacturing workforce Must be able to successfully complete a background check What We're Looking For The ideal candidate is someone early in their HR career who already has a foundation in HR administration and is ready to gain broader experience. You'll get exposure to staffing, recruiting, payroll support, HRIS, employee relations support, safety, and HR operations, making this a strong opportunity for someone who wants to continue growing as an HR professional. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com. Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly). Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.