Human Resources Associate, People Operations

Momentum • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

We are looking for a detail-oriented and tech-curious HR Associate to join our team. This role sits at the intersection of payroll, freelance operations, and internal systems, owning and leading our freelance program end-to-end while supporting the day-to-day accuracy of our workforce processes and partnering with Technology and IT to help improve how our tools and data work together. This is a great fit for someone who is equal parts process-minded and analytically curious, and who wants to grow into a more systems-savvy operator over time.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in operations, HR, finance, or a related administrative role
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Comfortable working with systems, spreadsheets, and data tracking
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to assess requests and problems holistically - understanding how people, systems, and processes connect and impact one another and provide thoughtful, solutions-oriented guidance as a result
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous or evolving environments and able to bring structure to undefined problems

Responsibilities

• Process employee payroll on a regular schedule (weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly) with a high degree of accuracy
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and compensation changes
• Review timesheets for completeness and accuracy, ensuring proper approvals and compliance with company policies
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax requirements
• Reconcile payroll reports and assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure accurate employee data and reporting
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and payroll information
• Identify and escalate payroll issues or discrepancies for resolution
• Freelance Onboarding & Setup
• Time & Expense Management
• Vendor Coordination
• Process Optimization & Technology
• Reporting and Compliance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed