Human Resources Associate

Description POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a proactive and people-focused Human Resource Associate to join our growing HR team. This role plays a critical part in creating a positive and engaging employee experience through the facilitation of onboarding processes, development of training programs, and cultivation of a thriving workplace culture. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, communicative, and passionate about supporting others throughout their employment lifecycle.

- Platforms you will work on daily to support the team include: Paylocity, JobBoss, Litmos, Microsoft Office suite.

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR databases.

- Help administer employee benefits, leaves of absence, and HR policies.

- Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR programs, policies, and procedures.

- Support performance management activities and employee engagement initiatives.

- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

- Assist with payroll preparation and data entry (as needed).

- Participate in HR projects such as training sessions, sustainability initiatives, and wellness programs.

- Perform general administrative duties as directed in support of the HR team.

- Analyze HR data and metrics to identify trends and provide insights.

- Responsible for employee maintenance in the HRIS system including processing all status changes, terminations, and labor allocations.

- Other duties as assigned.

- Identify opportunities for process improvement within HR administrative tasks.

- Assist in the design and implementation of employee surveys.

- Contribute to HR reporting and analytics for decision-making.

Onboarding and Orientation

- Coordinate and execute the onboarding process for all new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the company.

- Schedule and conduct orientation sessions covering company policies, culture, and resources.

- Partner with IT, hiring managers, and other departments to ensure equipment, tools, and access are ready on day one.

- Maintain and continuously improve onboarding materials and checklists.

Training and Development

- Assist in identifying training needs in collaboration with the Technical Training Coordinator, and department leaders.

- Coordinate internal and external training sessions, workshops, and e-learning opportunities.

- Track participation and maintain training records in compliance with company policy and applicable laws.

- Support employee learning initiatives and professional development programs.

- Help evaluate training effectiveness and gather feedback for continuous improvement.

Employee Engagement and Culture

- Assist with the planning and execution of employee engagement programs, recognition initiatives, and company events.

- Conduct pulse surveys and analyze employee feedback to support a healthy and inclusive work culture.

- Promote internal communications around HR programs, events, and engagement opportunities.

- Serve as a point of contact for employees to raise suggestions or concerns related to workplace satisfaction.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).

- Leadership experience

- Knowledge of HR best practices and employment law is a plus.

- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow through processes/steps to stay on top of tasks.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office and HRIS software (e.g., Paylocity, etc.).

- Must be a minimum of 21 years old

- Must possess a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a Human Resource administrative capacity

- Possess a state issued driver's license or a valid State Issued I.D. card

- Must be able to pass pre-employment/annual/random drug and alcohol screenings

- Must read, write, and speak English proficiently

- Good computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

- General understanding of HR law as it relates to compensation, employee relations, training and safety, advanced Human

- Resource certification preferred

- Must be results driven with the ability to take initiative and work in a fast-paced environment

- Must poses a high degree of integrity and ability to uphold confidentiality

- Customer service orientation with the desire to respond to questions and resolve concerns

- Must be neat, well-groomed and present a professional appearance