HR Associate, Operations

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for new hires beginning Day One.
• Maintenance of new hire paperwork, including I-9s.
• Schedule new hire orientation sessions covering company policies, culture, and benefits enrollment.
• Data entry of new hires into HRIS/payroll/benefits platforms.
• Conduct/arrange 30-day check-ins with new employees and relay feedback to HR leadership.
• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS and filing systems.

Payroll & Benefit Support

• Aid in semi-monthly payroll processing by creating and submitting changes.
• Verify employee changes (new hires, terminations, pay adjustments, status changes) in the payroll system prior to processing.
• Review payroll reports for discrepancies and flag errors for resolution before finalization.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and W-2s in coordination with Payroll or Finance.
• Maintain organized payroll records in accordance with recordkeeping requirements.
• Support year-end payroll tasks including W-2 distribution and audit preparation.

HR Administration

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date personnel files (physical and digital) in compliance with recordkeeping standards.
• Process employment verifications and respond to unemployment inquiries.
• Afford benefits administration including enrollment changes and life event updates.
• Administer paid time off in accordance with company policy, including reconciliation in 3E Elite and responding to employee inquiries.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team, as needed.