Business Support Associate

Overview

Job Description

The Business Support Associate is responsible for providing timely and value-adding customer service to our customers including, but not limited to candidates, contract employees, clients and internal partners (both in the field office andcorporate or center). This is an customer-facing role that will require ongoing support of customer interactions, problemresolution, and maintaining general office operations, via telephone, email, and in-person.

Responsibilities

Contractor and Client Onboarding:

• Support candidate onboarding, by assisting with pre-employment paperwork completion and coordinating the distribution of PPE and other required assets

• Assist with contractor training and certification requirements

• Participate in office digital red zones to help communicate onboarding status updates to stakeholders

• Partner with centralized teams to support client and contractor onboarding activities, directing candidates or contractors to the appropriate resources.

Lifecycle Management:

• Serve as point of contact for contractor questions, and facilitate communication to the center (via ACT/OTD and Cases) to support resolution of onboarding, payroll and invoicing issues, such as lost checks with a focus on timely resolution and customer satisfaction

• Partner with the center through Cases to update contractor records for address updates, direct deposit changes, etc.

• Manage the processing of Distribute live paychecks

• Manage contractor travel booking requests

• Direct unemployment filing questions and workers’ compensation inquiries to the appropriate teams for resolution

Operational Support Activities:

• Provide high-quality front-office customer service, including phone and reception support

• Partner with talent acquisition to support internal onboarding for all field office/on-premise hiring, including I-9 and onboarding paperwork completion, setting up desk, etc.

• In partnership with supervisor, manage internal payroll process

• Asset distribution and collection for new internal hires and terminations for internal hires and consultants

• Maintain outstanding levels of administrative support to all internal and external employees and resolve issues related to process and technology questions

• Serve as primary liaison between field office producers and corporate or center-based teams, and find opportunities to drive partnerships between the center and field employees

• Provide education and accountability to field office/VOP producers around important processes, including timely ESF submittal, timely CRG submittal, timely finish ESF submittal, etc.

• Serve as point of contact for real estate communications (support any in-office updates/moves/installations), and property management

• In partnership with BSS, manage office purchasing (P-card reconciliation) and vendor management (copier maintenance, kitchen appliance service, etc.)

• Order, maintain and organize all office supplies, manage mailing and shipments, and file and maintain office paperwork and office directory

Qualifications

• Associates degree with 1+ year(s) of experience in customer service or 2+ year(s) of applicable experience in customer service

• Ability to prioritize, organize, and problem solve to achieve expected deadlines

• Capability of working in a team-oriented environment and deliver/receive feedback in real time

• Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to build strong partnerships with all internal customers, both locally and in our corporate locations

• Integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality while adhering to HR and company policies

• Ability to tackle complex issues and develop innovative, practical solutions

• Action and detail oriented; able to prioritize while handling multiple tasks

Per Pay Transparency Acts:

The base salary for this position is $57,000 + bonus potential of up to $4,000 per year

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This role is eligible for the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• 401(k)/Roth

• Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Assistance

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Primary Caregiver/Parental Leave)

About Actalent

With global headquarters outside of Baltimore, MD, Actalent has an existing network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, including many of the Fortune 500. We give clients access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market, supporting engineering and science initiatives that advance how companies serve the world.

Our Aston Carter brand provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies.

Our Culture

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage all employees to bring their most authentic selves to work. To achieve these goals, we offer a range of community groups and service opportunities for all employees.

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The Allegis Group Foundation is a central part of our commitment to giving back to the communities in which we work and live. Did you know that the Allegis Group Foundation can accelerate your efforts to create meaningful change in our communities? Incorporated in 2000, this philanthropic arm of our business awards direct grants to nonprofit organizations and provides additional financial support through our Employee/Office Match Program.

We form strategic alliances with national organizations for the contributions they make to the communities we serve, their ability to help our organization make an impact in the marketplace, and the development offerings they have for our internal employees and consultants.

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Job ID 2026-13186

Category Human Resources

Location : Location US-NY-New York

Type Regular Full-Time

Telecommute No