HR Associate

The HR Associate will have a general understanding of a medium-scale human resources department. They will be responsible for assisting the CTO and the HR Leadership team with various duties, including new hire onboarding, orientation, employee assistance, and special assignments as needed. The position will report to Cindy Ison, HR Director.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains HRIS database of employee records as well as all active and inactive applications.
• Conducts initial screening interviews and contacts references to verify background.
• Conducts all new-hire orientations.
• Assists with the development of new-hire training material.
• Coordinates flight, car, and hotel arrangements for Leadership Training.
• Serves as backup to Recruiter, contributing to ongoing recruiting efforts as needed.
• Participate in recruiting activities, i.e., job fairs, etc.
• Processing tuition reimbursement for eligible employees.
• Assists with employee recognition programs.
• Serves as a backup for employee benefit inquiries.
• Mitigates employee relations issues while adhering to company, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Maintains complete confidentiality of all HR-related information.
• Continually work with the department to streamline the hiring process and improve internal policies.

Qualifications:

Experience and Education: BA/BS in business, human resources, organizational leadership, or related field preferred.

Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Technological Proficiency: Highly proficient with Word, Excel, and Outlook

Analytical Skills: Ability to maintain employee confidentiality. Superior attention to detail

Interpersonal Skills: Ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision

SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE: Salary commensurate with experience. We work hard to encourage everyone at Ducks Unlimited to bring their authentic selves to work every day. DU offers an exceptional benefit package that includes comprehensive group medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage; paid vacation; paid sick leave and ten paid holidays; 401(k) plan (including partial employer match); and tuition reimbursement.

DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, military status, disability, age, or genetic information except where age or gender is a bona fide occupational qualification as allowed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, age (40 or over), disability (physical, mental or visual), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), military and veteran status, immigration status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.