Human Resources Associate

ARMADA CONSULTING•Timonium, MD

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The HR Associate will play a crucial role in supporting the overall HR functions and ensuring the smooth operations of day-to-day activities within the department. This position requires a proactive individual with excellent communication skills, a strong sense of confidentiality, and a passion for contributing to a positive work environment. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple tasks and responsibilities.

Requirements

2-3 years of proven experience as an HR Associate or Generalist or in a similar administrative role required. Focus on talent acquisition and/or benefits administration strongly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
Ability to maintain trust and handle confidential information with discretion is critical.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
Detail-oriented and able to work independently or collaboratively within a team.
Ability to maintain trust and handle confidential information with discretion is imperative.
Familiarity with HRIS (ADP Workforce Now or Workday HCM preferred)
Must act as a culture steward and model the values and principles of the organization.

Nice To Haves

HR certification (ie. PHR, SHRM-CP) a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative assistance to the Director of Human Resources, including file management, data entry, and maintaining accurate records.
Provide support with department and organizational audits.
Schedule and coordinate meetings and HR-related events.
Measure/monitor department key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify appropriate benchmarking.
Maintain a human resource information system (HRIS) that meets the organization's personnel information needs.
Provide accurate records maintenance (new hires, termination, transfers, destruction of records).
Manage, monitor, and update the company Intranet site.
Assist in the recruitment process by posting job openings, reviewing resumes/sourcing candidates, and scheduling interviews.
Facilitate a smooth onboarding process for new hires.
Support employees with general inquiries, providing information and assistance in a timely and professional manner; escalate concerns to the head of HR.
Assist in employee engagement initiatives and programs.
Provide support with employee surveys, employee feedback sessions, and stay and exit interviews, as needed.
Support the administration of employee benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks.
Coordinate with external vendors to ensure accurate and timely processing of benefits and benefits invoices.
Assist employees with benefits-related inquiries and ensure accurate recordkeeping.
Collaborate with the Payroll Administrator regarding benefits and compensation changes impacting timely and accurate processing of payroll.
Assist in maintaining compliance with HR policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
Assist in updating and organizing employee handbook, policies, department standard operating procedures (SOPs), and other HR-related documents.
Stay current with HR laws and regulations, as well as industry trends.
Coordinate training sessions and development programs for employees.
Assist in tracking and maintaining training records.
Other such duties, tasks, or projects as assigned to assist the department or organization as deemed necessary.