Human Resources Associate

HR Associate

Our client is seeking an HR Associate who thrives on variety and momentum. This role is a trusted partner owning regional, multi-location HR administration — onboarding, background checks, status changes, integrations, tier one performance management, offboarding, and unemployment — while helping the HR Business Partner keep compliance airtight across a fast-growing footprint. If you love building processes as quickly as the business needs them and want real ownership from day one, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Site & Location Integrations

• Support new location integrations, including HRIS setup, data imports, and onboarding coordination
• Serve as a point of contact for payroll and HR-related questions during integrations
• Maintain integration and compliance checklists to ensure a smooth transition process

Onboarding & New Hire Administration

• Manage onboarding activities for new hires across multiple locations
• Process new hires in the HRIS and ensure completion of background checks, I-9s, and E-Verify requirements
• Interpret employment agreements to ensure accurate payroll and time-off administration

HR Administration & Compliance

• Maintain HRIS data and employee records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal and state requirements
• Respond to employment verifications, unemployment claims, and employee HR inquiries
• Conduct regular HRIS audits and maintain data integrity
• Support compliance initiatives, annual training requirements, and HR-related reporting
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information and records

Reporting, Projects & Process Improvement

• Generate ad hoc reports, analytics, and workforce data to support business decisions
• Assist with employee lifecycle initiatives, including engagement surveys, performance reviews, and exit/stay interviews
• Update and maintain HR policies, procedures, and SOP documentation
• Recommend process improvements and support implementation of new HR systems and programs
• Participate in special projects and other HR initiatives as needed

Requirements

• Degree in Human Resources Management or related field
• Minimum 2 years' experience in Human Resources or administrative role
• Strong customer service focus required
• Exceptional critical and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Energized by a fast-paced, dynamic, startup-style environment where priorities can shift quickly
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience ensuring compliance while meeting deadlines
• Experience with an HRIS platform; Paycor or Paychex a plus
• Ability to analyze and present information so that it is understood by everyone within the organization