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About the role
Location(s): Encinitas, CA
Practice/Department: Firmwide Services
Work Environment: Hybrid
Compensation: $21-25/hourly*
Dudek’s journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies.
Today, we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations, and we’ve been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards.
Our employee-owners are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience.
Learn more about our award-winning culture, the benefits and perks of being a Dudekian, and the projects you will have the opportunity to shape.
Who You Are
As an employee-owner, you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently.
Like all Dudekians, you are curious and solution-oriented, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation.
How You’ll Make an Impact
Dudek is seeking an energetic, detail-oriented, and motivated individual to join our team as an HR Administrative Assistant. This role provides administrative and operational support to the Human Resources team and assists with a variety of HR and office-related functions. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and able to maintain confidentiality while delivering exceptional internal customer service to employees and managers.
Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Practice/Department: Firmwide Services
Work Environment: Hybrid
Compensation: $21-25/hourly*
Dudek’s journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies.
Today, we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations, and we’ve been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards.
Our employee-owners are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience.
Learn more about our award-winning culture, the benefits and perks of being a Dudekian, and the projects you will have the opportunity to shape.
Who You Are
As an employee-owner, you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently.
Like all Dudekians, you are curious and solution-oriented, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation.
How You’ll Make an Impact
Dudek is seeking an energetic, detail-oriented, and motivated individual to join our team as an HR Administrative Assistant. This role provides administrative and operational support to the Human Resources team and assists with a variety of HR and office-related functions. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and able to maintain confidentiality while delivering exceptional internal customer service to employees and managers.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and operational support to the Human Resources team
- Maintain employee files and update HR databases under supervision
- Enter and track employee data (Annual Harassment Training, Performance Reviews, policy rollouts, etc.)
- Prepare offboarding paperwork and support onboarding activities, including updating orientation materials and assisting onsite staff
- Respond to routine employee inquiries or direct them to appropriate HR staff
- Generate HR reports and compliance-related documentation
- Maintain digital and physical labor law postings
- File, scan, and organize confidential HR documents while maintaining strict confidentiality of employee information.
- Coordinate HR team and office events (staff lunches, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.)
- Perform general administrative duties including data entry, emailing, scheduling, and document preparation
- Support general office administration tasks such as ordering supplies, receiving and distributing mail, and shipping packages
- Assist with project-related tasks and HR initiatives as needed
- Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and administrative efficiency
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 1–2 years of experience providing administrative support in a mid-size company
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong written and verbal communication
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