Human Resources Assistant, Philadelphia

posted: 6th October 2025

Human Resources Assistant Vacancy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 
45,000-55,000
38 hours per week
Permanent, Hybrid

HR Recruit are currently seeking an experienced Human Resources Assistant for our organization in the leisure sector. You will work in a small team and there is opportunity to progress as our client is expanding.
Role Responsibilities

• Acting as a point of contact for HR related queries within the organisation.
• Completing and maintaining employee records both electronic and paper based in an organised and secure manner.
• Keeping internal databases up to date. This includes various pieces of information such as sickness absence and disciplinary cases.
• Amending and updating a selection of HR related documentation such as contracts of employment and recruitment guides.
• Providing support for payroll activities within the business including actioning anomalies, providing information to payroll and supporting managers and employees with queries such as number of holiday or sick days.
• Liaising with external stakeholders and ensuring that all relationships and communications are legally compliant.
• Preparing new starter induction packs and locker keys and supporting with new starter inductions
• Reviewing company policies to ensure compliance.
• Communicating with external stakeholders in a clear, accurate and confident manner.

Person Specification

• Previous experience working within HR
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate confidently at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of dealing with confidential information in a secure manner.
• Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team.
• A good understanding of HR software systems and previous experience using them.
• A good understanding of labor laws and how they should be implemented.
• Excellent organizational skills, a high level of attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure by keeping a cool head and prioritizing appropriately.

In return you will receive a salary of between 45,000-55,000

HR Recruit are a national HR focused recruitment agency. We have a team of focused, expert HR executives, proven amongst the leaders in the marketplace. HR Recruit work diligently and meticulously on behalf of a wide range of organisations to secure leading talent. With a proven track record of delivering outstanding results to industry-leading clients our extensive experience as an HR recruitment company means we possess the contacts, specialized knowledge, agility, tactfulness, motivation, trustworthiness and innovative approach to deliver for our clients.
We recruit for permanent, interim and part-time roles across the US.
www.hr-recruit.com