Human Resources Assistant Job at Westland Real Estate Group in Las Vegas

Overview

Human Resources Assistant at Westland Real Estate Group.

Pay

Base pay range: $22.00/hr - $25.00/hr

This range is provided by Westland Real Estate Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Job details

Job Title: Human Resources Assistant

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Work Location: Onsite Las Vegas

Direct Supervisor: Human Resources Operations & Risk Manager

Company overview

Established in 1977, Westland Real Estate Group is a privately owned property management company that owns and manages its real estate portfolio. Our diverse portfolio includes both commercial and residential properties, with over 30,000 residential units spread throughout Southern California, Las Vegas, NV, Fort Worth, TX, and San Antonio, TX. Headquartered in Long Beach, CA, Westland believes in growing the Westland family while providing high-quality service and making a positive impact on each community we serve. Our core values are Family, Opportunity, Commitment, and Results. Come and join the Westland team where growth is key!

Job summary

The Human Resources Assistant plays a vital role in the HR department, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for candidates and employees. This role provides administrative support to the HR team, focusing on managing the pre-employment and onboarding process. The ideal candidate is organized, an excellent communicator, and capable of coordinating across multiple departments. This role is suitable for someone who wants to start a career in HR and can work independently and collaboratively.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manages recruitment support tasks: opening job requisitions, preparing and sending offer letters, and initiating pre-employment screenings.


• Acts as primary point of contact for candidates during the pre-employment process, ensuring clear communication and a positive experience.


• Addresses discrepancies during pre-employment screening in line with policy and legal guidelines.


• Maintains accurate HR files, records, and documentation with confidentiality.


• Coordinates logistics of new hire orientation across multiple locations; assists with sessions as needed.


• Finalizes hiring by processing all new hire paperwork, ensuring data accuracy in the HRIS (Paycor), and maintaining organized employee files.


• Collaborates with IT, Learning & Development, and other departments to ensure access and resources for new hires.


• Responds to FAQs from applicants and employees; refers complex questions to senior HR staff.


• Provides administrative support to HR, including creating PowerPoint presentations, Excel reports, and updating company boards.


• Assists with Benefits Open Enrollment and Employee Relations as needed.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field is a plus.


• 1-2 years of experience in HR, recruitment, or related administrative role preferred.


• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.


• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.


• Proficiency in Google Suite.


• Experience with an HRIS (e.g., Paycor) is a plus.


• Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with ability to interact professionally with a diverse population.


• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and sound judgment.


• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• Sit and stand for extended periods


• Use hands and fingers to operate a computer and office equipment


• Communicate effectively with others


• Occasionally lift and/or move items up to 15 pounds


• Specific vision abilities required: close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment: Standard office setting; noise level usually moderate.

Important Disclaimers

• Other Duties as Assigned: This job description is not exhaustive and may not cover every task or duty. The employee may be required to perform other duties as needed.


• At-Will Employment: Westland Real Estate Group is an at-will employer; either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time for any lawful reason, with or without cause or notice.


• Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE): We do not discriminate on the basis of protected statuses and are committed to diversity and inclusion.


• ADA Compliance: We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.


• Job Description is Not a Contract: This is a summary of duties and responsibilities and does not constitute an employment contract.

Benefits

• Medical (with dependent coverage options)


• Dental (with dependent coverage options)


• Vision (with dependent coverage options)


• Life Insurance (with dependent coverage options)


• Short Term Disability Insurance


• Long Term Disability Insurance


• 401K with employer matching


• 6 Sick Days per year


• 10 Vacation Days per year to start


• Paid Holidays


• Rent Discounts and More!

Job type and seniority

• Seniority level: Entry level


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Human Resources