Human Resources Assistant

About the role

The Human Resources Assistant will support all core HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll support, leave administration, and employee relations for a growing organization in Trinidad & Tobago.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate physical and virtual employee records, update the HR information system, and audit daily attendance logs.
• Manage recruitment activities: advertise vacancies, screen candidates, conduct interviews, verify credentials, and prepare new‑hire paperwork.
• Administer leave requests, prepare daily attendance reports, and monitor absenteeism trends.
• Support payroll processing by preparing leave data, overtime, deductions, and entering payroll information with 100% accuracy.
• Coordinate training logistics, maintain training records, and distribute certificates.
• Provide employee relations support, respond to HR inquiries, and facilitate communication between staff and management.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum two years of experience in a similar HR role.
• Knowledge of Trinidad & Tobago labour laws and HR best practices.
• Strong organizational, confidentiality, and decision‑making abilities.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Experience with Gmail and HRMIS/HRIS platforms.
• Ability to prepare and manage payroll spreadsheets accurately.