Acumen Unlimited LLC Human Resources Assistant Remote · Part time Company website

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Acumen Unlimited is a strategic HR consulting and recruiting partner focused on helping organizations attract, hire, and retain top talent. By combining expert talent acquisition, fractional HR leadership, and compliance-driven people operations, they deliver tailored solutions that drive business performance. Their personalized, hands-on approach and deep understanding of workforce strategy set them apart, enabling clients to build stronger teams and scale with confidence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Assist with full-cycle recruiting activities for open positions.
• Create and post job advertisements on job boards, company websites, and social media platforms.
• Review resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates.
• Schedule interviews and coordinate communication between candidates and hiring managers.
• Conduct initial candidate screenings as assigned.
• Participate in recruiting events, job fairs, and workforce development initiatives.
• Assist with preparing offer letters, background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment documentation.
• Maintain applicant tracking system (ATS) records and recruitment metrics.
• Support hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.

Onboarding & Employee Relations

• Coordinate new hire onboarding and orientation programs.
• Prepare onboarding materials and ensure completion of required employment documents.
• Assist employees with HR-related questions and requests.
• Help promote employee engagement initiatives and company culture programs.

HR Administration

• Maintain accurate employee personnel files and HRIS records.
• Process employee status changes, including hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations.
• Prepare HR reports, correspondence, and other documentation.
• Ensure confidentiality and security of employee information.

Benefits & Payroll Support

• Assist employees with benefits enrollment and related questions.
• Support administration of leave programs and employee time-off tracking.
• Assist with payroll processing by collecting and verifying employee information and documentation.

Compliance

• Ensure HR documentation complies with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Assist with audits, reporting requirements, and record retention practices.
• Support policy administration and employee handbook updates.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Experience

• 1-3 years of administrative, recruiting, or human resources experience preferred.
• Experience with HRIS, ATS, payroll, or benefits systems is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism.
• Knowledge of recruiting practices, onboarding processes, and employment regulations preferred.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.