HR Assistant

Why Tarlton Tarlton is a St. Louis-based general contractor and construction manager specializing in complex, technically demanding projects across the Midwest. With deep regional roots and a reputation built on trust, teamwork, and repeat clients, we are known for taking on challenging work and delivering it safely, predictably, and with pride. We conduct our business with safety, quality, integrity, and enthusiasm—and our core values include building a safe and caring environment. Your Role The HR Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the Human Resources department across all areas of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding and offboarding, employee records management, benefits administration, training coordination, compliance, and workforce documentation. This position serves as a resource for employees and managers by delivering responsive customer service, maintaining confidential information, and ensuring HR processes are completed accurately and efficiently. The HR Assistant works collaboratively with Human Resources, the Workforce Manager, and Operations to support both office and field employees while maintaining accurate records and assisting with workforce planning and compliance activities. What You'll Do Recruitment Onboarding Post and maintain job postings, ensuring they stay current on the different platforms. Coordinate interviews, candidate communications, and pre-employment activities and verifications. Prepare letters, employment documents, and onboarding materials. Facilitate new hire onboarding, orientation logistics, and employee setup. Assist with new hire paperwork and ensure all required documentation is received. Complete I-9s and employment verification accurately and on time for all new hires. Coordinate orientation scheduling and logistics so new hires and their leaders have clear, timely onboarding plans. HR Data, Reporting Compliance Maintain accurate, organized, and confidential employee personnel files, certifications HR records, and compliance documentation across all systems. Process employee status changes, including promotions, transfers, compensation changes, and separations. Prepare employment-related correspondence, reports, and HR documentation. Prepare and maintain weekly, monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc HR metrics and reports with a high standard of accuracy. Assist with HR audits, records retention, and compliance activities. Maintain organizational charts, employee directories, and other HR reporting resources. Benefits Leave Administration Assist employees with benefit enrollment and general benefit questions. Support annual open enrollment activities. Coordinate benefit communications and employee documentation. Assist with leave administration documentation and tracking. Training Employee Development Coordinate employee training registrations and schedules. Maintain learning management system (LMS) records and training completions. Assist with compliance training and required certifications. Support performance review administration and employee development initiatives. Employee Support Serve as a first point of contact for routine HR questions regarding policies, procedures, and benefits. Support employee engagement, recognition, and wellness initiatives. Assist with internal communications and HR announcements. Promote a positive employee experience through responsive customer service. General HR Support Assist with HR projects, process improvements, and departmental initiatives. Generate reports and compile HR metrics. Maintain confidentiality of employee and company information. Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.