Contract HR Associate (Part-Time)

About the role

Carex is working with a financial services industry partner to find a Contract Human Resources Associate to support critical year-end HR activities in Fitchburg, WI. This role will work closely with members of the Human Resources team to assist with various administrative functions. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and prior experience in a professional office environment, with Human Resources experience strongly preferred.

Note: This is a W2 only, onsite role in the Madison, WI area, with flexibility in hours, and the contract would start ASAP and likely go into February of 2027. The candidate must be authorized to work in the US, both now and in the future.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the annual open enrollment process
• Assist with year-end reporting requests and data collection efforts
• Update HR documents and materials for the new year, incorporating necessary changes
• Support benefits administration activities, including invoice processing and leave of absence administration
• Assist with benefit renewal activities and related administrative tasks
• Support year-end budgeting processes and reporting needs
• Assist with associate offboarding activities and other employee status changes
• Respond to audit requests by gathering information, pulling data, and running reports
• Support the year-end performance review and merit increase process as needed
• Collaborate with HR team members to ensure timely completion of year-end initiatives and projects

Requirements

• 3–4 years of experience in a professional office environment
• Strong administrative, organizational, and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HR-related systems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Human Resources experience strongly preferred
• Experience supporting benefits administration, reporting, or employee lifecycle processes is a plus