HR Assistant

Medellín, ANT, ColombiaHuman ResourcesFull-time

HR ASSISTANT

JOB SUMMARY

The HR Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the Human Resources team. The role assists with employee records, recruitment, onboarding, HR documentation, and day-to-day HR activities.

The position works closely with HR staff, managers, and employees to ensure HR processes are organized, accurate, and completed efficiently.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. HR Administration

  • Maintain and update employee records and HR files.
  • Prepare HR documents, letters, and reports.
  • Support daily HR administrative activities.
  • Maintain confidentiality of employee information.

2. Recruitment Support

  • Assist with job postings and candidate communications.
  • Schedule interviews and coordinate candidate appointments.
  • Support application screening and recruitment documentation.
  • Maintain accurate recruitment records.

3. Onboarding & Offboarding

  • Assist with new employee onboarding activities.
  • Prepare onboarding documents and coordinate required paperwork.
  • Support employee offboarding and exit documentation.

4. Employee Support

  • Respond to routine employee HR inquiries.
  • Direct employees to appropriate HR resources and policies.
  • Assist with employee communications and HR initiatives.

5. HR Systems & Records

  • Update employee information in HRIS and other HR systems.
  • Maintain accurate personnel files and HR databases.
  • Assist with HR reports and data entry.

6. HR Compliance & Projects

  • Support HR compliance and documentation requirements.
  • Assist with HR audits and record reviews.
  • Support HR projects, events, and employee engagement initiatives.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

  • Accuracy of employee records.
  • Timely completion of HR administrative tasks.
  • Recruitment and onboarding support efficiency.
  • Accuracy of HR documentation.
  • Response time to employee inquiries.
  • HRIS data accuracy.
  • Confidentiality and compliance with HR procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 1–3 years of experience in HR, administration, or a related role.
  • Experience with HR systems and Microsoft Office is an advantage.
  • HR certification is a plus.

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

  • HR administration
  • Recruitment support
  • Employee records management
  • HRIS and data entry
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Organization and time management
  • Confidentiality
  • Attention to detail
  • Microsoft Office
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration

CORE VALUES

  • Integrity
  • Professionalism
  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Confidentiality
  • Collaboration
  • Excellence
  • Continuous Improvement

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:

  • HR Manager / HR Director
  • HR Team
  • Department Managers
  • Employees
  • Senior Management

External:

  • Job candidates
  • Recruitment partners
  • HR service providers

ROLE EXPECTATIONS

  • Provide reliable and timely HR administrative support.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.
  • Support efficient recruitment and onboarding processes.
  • Respond professionally to employee inquiries.
  • Complete HR tasks accurately and within deadlines.
  • Demonstrate*