Human Resources Associate

American Association for Cancer Research•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Human Resources Associate is responsible for supporting the operational role of Human Resources in the areas of talent acquisition, onboarding, administration of policies and procedures, benefits/payroll administration, employee relations and development, compensation, health, safety, and security. This position is primarily responsible for supporting all phases of AACR’s all phases of the human resources function.

Requirements

4 year degree in Human Resources, Business, Marketing, or related field preferred
1-3 years of experience in Human Resources
Strong foundational knowledge of all HR areas, including recruiting, payroll, compensation, benefits, employee relations, etc.
Knowledge of HR systems and databases strongly preferred
Ability to build rapport with all employees
Strong organizational skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Assists in the administration of the application process, including scheduling of candidates for testing and interviews, assembling of applicant folders, updating of recruitment schedules and summaries.
Assists with the organizing of HR events and activities including execution, participation, and promotion.
Assist with the timecard approval process and the maintenance of the payroll system to ensure all information within the system is up to date
Comfort level with HRIS systems
Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff
Promote HR programs to create an efficient and conflict-free workplace
Provide management with requested reports and documents
Accurately maintain employee files
Provides AACR Switchboard coverage as needed.
Assists with special projects spearheaded by HR, such as the Cancer and Biomedical Research Career Fair and other HR activities.
Light travel to recruiting events
Other duties as assigned