HR Associate/Generalist - Client-Facing
About The Position
Growth Operators is seeking a Human Resources professional with prior experience as a Human Resources Generalist who is passionate about business results and delivering a high level of client service. The client-facing Human Resources Associate serves Growth Operators’ clients, typically under the direction of a Growth Operators Partner, Managing Director, Senior Director or Director. Services are provided in the form of advisory services (specific projects) and outsourced services (interim or fractional roles with clients). Work performed by the Human Resources Associate on client engagements may include processing payroll, administering benefits programs, maintaining employee and organizational data in HRIS and other systems, administering leaves of absence, performing recruitment activities, supporting the development of employee handbooks and policies, and providing support for projects such as system implementations, compensation projects, and M&A transitions. This role requires maintaining knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation and ensuring client compliance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, or equivalent
- 4+ years of human resources related experience
- Ability to use independent judgment to work with and manage priorities of multiple clients
- Critical thinking and analytical skills
- Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
- Experience with HRIS, ATS, and payroll systems (ADP, Paylocity, etc.)
- High level proficiency in MS Excel and various HR systems
- Ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment with clients and internal teams
- Must be able to spend substantial time in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN area for onsite client work as needed
Nice To Haves
- PHR or SHRM-CP
- SPHR or SHRM-SCP
- Prior experience in consulting or contract work
- Experience working with private equity-backed companies
- Background in mergers, acquisitions and integrations
- Project management experience
Responsibilities
- Participates in processing payroll for clients including time and attendance. Performs payroll changes, reviews and ensures approval of payroll with Finance, and assists employees and managers with their payroll questions and requests.
- Administers benefits programs and related compliance activities. Serves as the primary contact with providers and employees, ensures a smooth enrollment process for new hires and annual open enrollment.
- Maintains employee and organizational data in HRIS and other systems. Provides necessary reporting to the organization; maintains employee files according to requirements and record retention; keeps job descriptions up to date, accurate and compliant.
- Administers leaves of absence for qualifying employees, including FMLA, Military, STD, LTD, and Worker’s Compensation, and more.
- Performs recruitment activities. Develops job descriptions, sources candidates, screens applicants, facilitates interviews, completes new hire paperwork, and performs onboarding.
- Supports the development of employee handbooks and policies; keeps them maintained for federal and state compliance requirements.
- Provides support for projects such as system implementations, compensation projects, and M&A transitions.
- May maintain employee data in various client systems throughout the life cycle of employees.
- Maintains knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation and ensures client compliance.
Benefits
- health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k with employer match
- voluntary disability, life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
- MN Paid Family and Medical Leave
- flexible time off programs
- employee assistance programs
- quarterly incentive program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
