Human Resources Associate

About the role

The HR Associate supports the HR department in executing and supporting core HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and HR record management. This role plays a key part in ensuring a positive employee experience and maintaining efficient HR operations.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Onboarding:
  • Assist in drafting and posting job descriptions on job boards and company platforms
  • Screen resumes and schedule interviews
  • Coordinate interview logistics and candidate communication
  • Exercise independent judgment in recruitment operations, including selecting appropriate job boards and sourcing channels, developing and adjusting recruitment strategies, and making data-informed decisions to optimize candidate attraction and hiring outcomes
  • Conduct background checks and/or any other contingent screening when necessary
  • Support onboarding processes and new hire documentation
• Employee Records & HR Administration:
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee files
  • Manage HRIS data entry and updates
  • Prepare HR-related reports and documentation
  • Track employee attendance, leave, and benefits enrollment
• Employee Relations:
  • Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries
  • Support conflict resolution and workplace issue investigations
  • Aid in performance management processes
• Compliance & Policy Administration:
  • Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies
  • Aid in updating HR policies and employee handbook
  • Support audits and regulatory reporting
• Benefits Support:
  • Aid in benefits administration and enrollment
  • Respond to employee benefits-related inquiries

Requirements

• A minimum of three (3) years of HR or administrative experience (i.e., data entry, data management, office and clerical support, scheduling and coordination, file management, etc.)
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, business communication platforms, and web-based case management platforms
• Bonus Points: Background/experience in Human Resources, Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field, SHRM-CP, PHR, or other HR certifications are highly preferred.