Human Resources Business Partner - $75K Salary

Job Title Human Resources Business Partner – $75,000 Salary Job Description In this role, the Human Resources Manager will provide support and assistance to the North America region on various HR functions, including benefits administration, workers’ compensation, employee relations, recruiting, new hire orientation, payroll data, policy administration, training activities, labor law compliance, department record‑keeping, maintenance of personnel files, special projects, and other duties as assigned. Key Responsibilities Employment Relations: Assist with basic employee and manager coaching and counseling. Complete intake process and discuss with manager. Ensure all personal employee information is handled confidentially. Benefits: Process and support benefits programs (health, vision, dental, life, and 401(k)). Send out initial notice of benefits eligibility. Handle open enrollment communication of changes and necessary updates/training. Assist with the employee referral program record‑keeping. Support leave administration programs, including FMLA, military, and personal leaves. Recruitment: Assist managers with recruiting efforts. Coordinate recruiting activities such as sourcing, scheduling, and conducting interviews as necessary. Employment: Create and maintain I‑9 files. Complete all required government reporting, including EEO, AAP, and unemployment claims. Systems: HRIS support and administration, reporting, maintain content on employee handbook and manager’s toolkit. Applicant tracking system administration and support. MSS training and support for managers. Assist with personnel actions, including new hires, requisitions, terminations, salary changes, performance reviews, transfers, promotions, benefits‑related issues, and other personnel functions. Process changes to HRIS records and handle data integrity issues. Policies: Interpret human resources policies and procedures and respond to employee inquiries regarding policies and procedures. Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting HR functions and ensure compliance. Performance & Compensation: Assist with performance management process and compensation processes. Reporting: Responsible for all internal HR reporting, including dashboards, headcount, salary reports, and other ad hoc reports. Ensure all personal employee information is handled confidentially. Time and Labor: Act as HR liaison with payroll. Support bi‑weekly payroll process and manager time‑reporting process. Leave time administration. General Administration: Maintain job descriptions and provide recommendations for updates. Participate in planning meetings. Conduct mail merges for employee communications. Maintain complete and accurate personnel files for current and terminated employees. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent* (or two years of experience for every year of formal education required). 5+ years of HR experience. Demonstrated sound judgment, organizational skills, and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to deal effectively with all levels of employees. Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet Explorer, and Outlook). Attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality. Background check required. Preferred Qualifications Certificate or degree in Human Resources Management. Experience with benefits packages, including health insurance and 401(k) plans. Experience with payroll. Physical Requirements Sitting, standing, walking, climbing, lifting up to 50+ pounds. Pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, bending. Visual acuity, color determination, speaking, listening. Location & Employment Type Boston, MA, USA – Full‑time employee. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Kaplan International is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. If you require adjustments or additional support within the recruitment process, please contact us directly. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kaplan International