Human Resources Associate

Calfus is hiring a Human Resources Associate on its People & Culture team in Redmond, WA to support day-to-day people operations, compliance, engagement, employee lifecycle workflows, and payroll administration across the US and Canada. Employee lifecycle support : manage end-to-end onboarding, offboarding, and employee records management Payroll coordination (US & Canada) : assist with payroll processing support tasks, timekeeping audits, and compliance checks in coordination with the payroll team HRIS maintenance : maintain and update HRIS data to ensure accuracy and integrity of employee records Employee support : respond to employee questions related to employee policies, benefits, and leave management Compliance documentation : assist with preparation, tracking, and audit-readiness materials for HR compliance documentation Benefits administration : support analysis and administration of benefits enrolment cycles Job posting validation : validate job postings for US and Canada regions with region-specific laws and regulations Cross-functional coordination : work with Finance, IT, and Legal to help enable smooth business operations Internal communications : support drafting and distributing internal communications and policy updates HR metrics tracking : track and report on key HR metrics including headcount, attrition, and engagement data People presence : run people pulse checks and help build People and Culture presence Requirements Education : Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field Experience : 1–3 years of experience in HR operations, people operations, or a related HR function Communication : strong verbal and written communication skills, able to engage confidently across all levels of the organization People & Culture foundation : understanding of core P&C operations including employee lifecycle, HRIS systems, and HR documentation Adaptability : strong learnability, comfortable navigating ambiguity, and ability to acquire skills on the go Tools : proficient in Excel and Microsoft Suite Detail and confidentiality : high attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information Working style : proactive, collaborative mindset with genuine interest in building people-first workplaces Good to have : at least 6 months of hands-on experience in US & Canada payroll & compliance (for example, FLSA, state-specific wage laws, tax withholdings) HRIS/payroll platforms : familiarity with Rippling, Workday, ADP, or similar HRIS/payroll platforms is a plus Technology Excel Microsoft Suite HRIS Rippling Workday ADP Compensation Salary range : $70,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year Pay factors : compensation is based on several factors including geographical location, education, work experience, certifications, and more Benefits Comprehensive health coverage: medical plans through Kaiser & Aetna Dental & Vision plans through Guardian Retirement savings plan (401k) PTO to eligible U.S. employees Work Eligibility Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and/or Canada This role does not offer visa sponsorship for new hires at this time Equal Opportunity Employer Calfus provides equal opportunity employment (EOE) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws Calfus complies with applicable state and local nondiscrimination requirements in every location where it has a presence All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines Application Question Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status)? Experience Level Human resources: 3 years (required) Location and Work Setup Work location : in person Commute requirement : Redmond, WA 98052 (required) #J-18808-Ljbffr