Human Resources Associate

PSI CRO • Durham, NC

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About The Position

PSI is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Human Resources Associate to support a variety of HR activities, including employee onboarding, benefits administration, employee records management, and day-to-day HR operations. The role suits someone who enjoys helping others, communicates effectively, and can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. It offers hands-on experience across different areas of Human Resources for someone building an HR career.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• At least 1 year of professional experience in Human Resources.
• General understanding of employment laws, HR practices, and employee benefits.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and approachable demeanor.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.
• Strong sense of urgency and responsiveness, with a commitment to providing timely support to employees and colleagues.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Proactive, adaptable, and willing to learn, with a collaborative and service-oriented mindset.
• Must not require a work visa for employment or continued employment now or at any time in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting HR operations, benefits administration, or employee onboarding.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms or employee databases.
• Experience in the clinical research, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industry.

Responsibilities

• Administer health and welfare plans, including enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Process required documents through payroll and insurance providers to support accurate record-keeping and proper deductions.
• Provide new-hire orientation.
• Reconcile benefits statements.
• Respond to HR-related queries within PSI.
• Prepare new employee files and update employee files on an ongoing basis.
• Assist with processing terminations.
• Keep up to date with current employment laws.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee data.

What This Job Offers

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