Human Resources Assistant in East Haven, CT (onsite) supporting HR operations, compliance, and people-focused programs.

Support talent acquisition activities, including sourcing candidates using HR systems and ATS platforms such as iCIMS, Taleo, or SAP SuccessFactors
Assist with onboarding by coordinating employee orientation sessions and facilitating new hire documentation
Contribute to performance management by completing HR data entry and maintaining evaluation records
Help manage benefits administration by processing enrollments, handling updates, and responding to employee benefit inquiries
Support employee relations by addressing routine inquiries, assisting with conflict resolution, and maintaining confidential personnel records
Participate in HR project management tasks related to organizational design, succession planning, and affirmative action planning
Support employment and labor law compliance, including adherence to FMLA and workers' compensation policies
Assist with HRIS data management, including Excel data analysis and payroll processing support, using systems such as UltiPro or Oracle HCM
Coordinate training and development activities by scheduling sessions and tracking participation
Maintain accurate HR legal compliance documentation aligned with regulatory requirements

Proven experience in an HR department role or an administrative capacity supporting human resources functions
Strong knowledge of HR management practices including talent acquisition, performance management, benefits administration, and workforce management
Familiarity with employment law and HR compliance standards, including FMLA regulations and workers' compensation procedures
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) with ability to perform data analysis and generate reports
Experience working with HRIS platforms such as SAP SuccessFactors, UltiPro, Oracle HCM, or similar systems
Excellent communication skills with professional handling of confidential information
Demonstrated project management skills with attention to detail and organizational efficiency
Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities while maintaining accuracy

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