Human Resources Associate

AlphaSights • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

AlphaSights is looking for a Human Resources Associate to join our growing Human Resources function. Based in our New York office, you will deliver Human Resources services to AlphaSights team across our US offices in New York and San Francisco. We are a hard working and fun team that looks forward to meeting you! The ideal candidate is a versatile self-starter who is excited about doing whatever it takes to support and enable coworkers through all stages of the employee lifecycle, from pre-hire engagement and onboarding to performance management and offboarding. The Global Human Resources Team is dedicated to raising the standard of professionalism at AlphaSights and increasing employee satisfaction and engagement, and this role is a responsive and visible part of the team.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in an HR generalist, HR Operations or Benefits Administration role
• Bachelor’s degree, with strong academic credentials (minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA) and noteworthy extracurricular leadership
• Direct experience supporting open enrollment processes, including employee communications, system setup, and enrollment reconciliation
• Familiarity with self-funded health insurance plan administration, including working with TPAs, brokers, and stop-loss carriers
• Working knowledge of benefits compliance requirements (ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, Section 125)
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• High degree of professionalism and integrity
• Empathy and an approachable demeanor
• Permanent work authorization in the United States

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for day-to-day HR questions from employees
• Administer and manage employee benefits programs including self-funded health insurance, HSA, commuter benefits, 401(k), LOA, ADA claims, and COBRA: serving as the go-to resource for employee benefits questions and issue resolution
• Support the lead who plans Open Enrollment and take an active role in communicating and executing our annual open enrollment, including system configuration, employee education sessions, and enrollment audits
• Support the management of the company's self-funded health insurance plan, including claims monitoring, stop-loss reporting, plan performance analysis, and coordination with TPAs and brokers
• Prepare and maintain benefits-related reporting, including monthly utilization reports, funding analyses, and renewal data to support strategic decision-making
• Contribute to the calculation and process of monthly benefit related inputs for payroll and reconciles vendor bills with payroll deductions
• Assist with compliance requirements such as ACA reporting, EEO-1 filing, HSA audit and 401(k) audit
• Work with the Talent Acquisition and Professional Development teams in the onboarding of new employees and offboarding of departing employees
• Manage documentation processes around employee promotions, raises, and internal transfers
• Help drive operational improvements to HR processes
• Work on Talent Development processes, such as performance management (PIPs) manager promotions and internal talent reviews
• Liaise with stakeholders regarding talent and employee relations
• Assist with visa processes and support the global relocation process
• Create ad-hoc reports as needed
• Help design, implement, and drive company policies and processes
• Take ownership of specific projects or initiatives as directed by the HR Manager
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times to build trust in the organization and the Human Resources function
• Build relationships and work with our Professional Development, Payroll, Finance, IT Engineering, Workplace Experience, and Talent Acquisition teams

Benefits

• 17 vacation days, in addition to 10 public holidays, and business closure during winter holiday week.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) match – 4% of your total compensation matched dollar-for-dollar.
• Prime midtown office with state-of-the-art amenities; some WFH flexibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level