A human resources assistant needs to be well organised and good with people. This is a clerical role that involves providing assistance and support to the daily operations of HR department within a company. The HR assistant carries out various responsibilities and duties in the areas of employee relations, training and development, executive administration, benefits and employment.
The job holder is responsible for recruiting and staff logistics, employee orientation, services and communications between the company and staff. The role also contributes to the development of human resource practices and provides objectives for employees to carry out their work with the highest level of productivity and quality.
HR assistants are generally required to possess a high school certificate and, in some cases, a Bachelors degree in a relevant field. Multilingual skills are also a bonus for candidates looking for a career in this area. The median salary for a human resource assistant is around C
$35,000 a year.