Human Resources Associate

Associate, Human Resources Location: Merchants Fleet Headquarters Are you an organized, people-focused HR professional who thrives on accuracy, collaboration, and creating great employee experiences? Merchants Fleet is seeking an Associate, Human Resources to join our People & Talent team and play a critical role in supporting employees and candidates across the full employee lifecycle. In this role, you’ll provide high-quality operational and administrative HR support, ensure compliance and data integrity, and help deliver a seamless onboarding and employee experience. What You’ll Do Accurately enter and maintain employee and new hire data in HRIS systems to ensure compliance and data integrity Track and coordinate updates or creation of job descriptions based on employee changes Process employee documentation for electronic signatures and secure recordkeeping Respond confidentially and promptly to employment verifications, unemployment inquiries, and HR-related requests Support onboarding by collecting I-9 documentation and assisting new hires with questions Learn and support onboarding technologies and automation initiatives Assist Talent Acquisition with interview scheduling and travel coordination to deliver a best-in‑class candidate experience Manage background check processes, partnering with vendors and new hires to ensure timely completion Conduct regular audits of the HR intranet to ensure resources are current and accurate Maintain job postings using talent management systems and third‑party job boards Assign and track required compliance training at hire and annually Assist with documentation related to employee leaves of absence Serve as backup for distributing offer letters in partnership with the People & Talent team Respond to general HR inquiries and support special projects and employee engagement initiatives Perform additional duties as assigned What We’re Looking For Customer‑service mindset with a continuous improvement orientation Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality Detail‑oriented, process‑driven, and systems‑focused Self‑motivated team player with a positive, professional attitude Strong communication, interpersonal, and time‑management skills Ability to multitask, problem‑solve, and adapt to changing priorities Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) Education & Experience Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience) Foundational HR knowledge required 2+ years of HR operations, coordination, or HR support experience SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar certification preferred Experience with HRIS and applicant tracking systems (e.g., Dayforce, Greenhouse) preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr