Human Resources Associate

Job Title: Human Resources Associate

Department: Human Resources

Manager: Human Resources Director

Status: Non-Exempt

Summary:

Provides support in all areas of Human Resources, including recruiting, onboarding, employment record maintenance, benefit processing, employee life-cycle changes, and terminations. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, be highly organized, and have a strong ability to multi-task and adjust in a fast-paced environment. Works under immediate supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively administer HRIS (ADP), including onboarding tasks and employee life-cycle changes.
• Administer benefit enrollments and terminations for various plans, including health, HSA, dental, vision, life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and 401(k).
• Maintain confidential employee records and files (physical and digital) in compliance with all internal policies and legal regulations.
• Basic ADP reporting and report maintenance.
• Own the onboarding process for all new hires, including preparing materials, ensuring paperwork completion, and delivering the New Hire Orientation program.
• Provide recruitment support, including creating job postings on various platforms (e.g., Indeed, LinkedIn), managing the applicant tracking system, and conducting initial resume screening for qualified candidates.
• Collaborate with the Training Applications team to coordinate and support employee development initiatives.
• Execute the offboarding process for terminating employees, including processing final paperwork and conducting exit interviews to gather critical employee retention data.
• Support and coordinate employee engagement activities and recognition programs to foster a positive and productive company culture.
• Other duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelors in Human Resources or related field (preferred).
• Experience in a professional office environment.
• 2+ years of progressive experience in a Human Resources role.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within Human Resources.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and intermediate+ Excel skills).
• Prior experience working with a Human Resources Information System (HRIS). Previous experience with ADP is highly preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and administrative tasks.
• Proven ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with integrity and discretion.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with employees at all levels.

Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours a week.

Schedule: 8:15am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday.

Location: Fairview Park, OH.

Work Status: Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote).

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Additional voluntary benefits: Life insurance, AD&D, dependent life, dependent AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• 8 paid holidays (includes some half days).
• Paid time off.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• The pay for this role is $23/hour. Please include your pay expectations here.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Human resources: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cleveland, OH 44126