Was macht eine HR Assistant?

An HR assistant takes on all administrative and organizational tasks that arise in connection with a company's HR department. They are a central hub for HR administration and support employees as well as HR specialists and managers.

The typical activities of an HR Assistant include

• Independent management of personnel administration:
  Maintenance of personnel data, management of absences, creation of employment references and changes.
• First point of contact for employees:
  Answering questions about employment contracts, payroll accounting, social insurance, vacation regulations, etc.
• Support during the recruitment process:
  Publication of job advertisements, coordination of job interviews, communication with candidates.
• Drafting and managing employment contracts and supplementary agreements
• Organization of entries and exits:
  Preparation of onboarding documents, planning of introductions, conducting or organizing exit interviews.
• Administrative support for HR management and executives:
  Assistance with HR projects, maintenance of statistics, preparation of evaluations and presentations.

Depending on the size and structure of the company, the range of tasks may be broader or more specialized. In smaller companies, HR assistants often manage the entire HR administration process independently. In larger organizations, they work closely with HR specialists and other departments.