HR Associate - REMOTE

About AbriCare

AbriCare is a growing personal care services and home health startup delivering Medicaid-based and private pay services. We are building a best-in-class people operation from the ground up — and getting the fundamentals right (onboarding, payroll, data integrity) is critical to our success.

Position Summary

The HR Associate is a detail-oriented, process-driven HR professional responsible for supporting the HR department and delivering a seamless onboarding experience at AbriCare. This role owns the onboarding experience from offer acceptance through Day 1 readiness, manages payroll processing in Paylocity, ensures HRIS data accuracy, and supports benefits enrollment for new hires. The HR Associate works closely with the Director of HR Operations and serves as a key resource for HR policy, forms, and regulatory compliance support across the team.

Key Responsibilities

Onboarding & New Hire Administration

Manage end-to-end onboarding process for all new hires — caregivers and branch staff
Execute and track background checks, I-9 verification, and other pre-employment requirements
Collect, review, and organize all new hire forms and documentation for accuracy and completeness
Serve as the primary point of contact for new hires during the onboarding process

Payroll Processing & Administration

Process payroll for all employees (full-time, part-time, and variable hour caregivers) in Paylocity (both weekly and bi-weekly pay frequencies).
Understand and apply federal and state payroll tax requirements; coordinate with payroll tax filings as needed
Audit payroll registers prior to submission to identify and resolve discrepancies
Support year-end payroll processes including W-2 preparation and reconciliation

HRIS Data Integrity — Paylocity

Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee files in Paylocity (personal info, job data, pay rates, benefits elections)
Run standard and ad hoc HR reports from Paylocity to support leadership needs
Identify and correct data entry errors proactively; maintain data hygiene standards
Support system configuration updates and workflow improvements in Paylocity as directed
Ensure accurate data entry for new hires, terminations, pay changes, and status updates in Paylocity

Benefits Enrollment Support

Guide new hires through benefits enrollment during enrollment period(s)
Track enrollment deadlines and follow up with employees on missing elections
Coordinate with benefits broker and carriers on enrollment discrepancies or eligibility issues
Support open enrollment administration annually

HR Policy, Compliance & Team Support

Maintain and distribute HR forms, policy documents, and employee handbook updates
Support the Director of HR Operations with regulatory compliance tasks (state labor law postings, I-9 audits, personnel file maintenance)
Respond to employee inquiries on HR policies, payroll, and benefits with accuracy and professionalism
Assist HR team with special projects, audits, and reporting as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years of experience in an administrative role required; experience in HR, payroll, or people operations is strongly preferred. Candidates without direct HR experience will be considered if they have at least 2 years of administrative experience and a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Demonstrated ability to provide clear, patient, and responsive support to employees, including those with limited technical proficiency
Strong aptitude for learning new systems, with the ability to navigate and utilize technology efficiently; prior exposure to HR systems (HRIS) is a plus but not required
High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping
Strong sense of ownership and accountability with a proactive approach to work
Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining productivity and accountability

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in home health, personal care, or healthcare services
PHR, SHRM-CP, or FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) designation
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field — OR equivalent work experience
Experience supporting benefits open enrollment

What We Offer

Competitive base salary: $25 - $30/hr for this role, depending on experience
Medical, dental, vision benefits
PTO + paid holidays
Opportunity to build HR infrastructure at a mission-driven startup