Talent & Culture Associate (Contract)

George P. Johnson Experience Marketing•Detroit, MI

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

GPJ is hiring a contract Talent & Culture (T&C) Associate to support our Detroit (Auburn Hills) office. This role will be on a six month contract agreement with an opportunity to convert to full time. The Talent & Culture Associate role is central to overseeing the employee experience and providing project support to the Talent & Culture practice. You will be the first point of contact for employee-facing talent systems and will support core T&C processes with guidance. This role is hybrid, requiring you to report on-site to the Auburn Hills office location a minimum of 2 days/week.

Requirements

Polished interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Solid working knowledge of employment and labor laws.
Working knowledge of HR policies and procedures.
Basic competency with Google for Business (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and experience working within an HRIS system.
Demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple responsibilities to meet established deadlines.
Basic ability to start with curiosity, ask questions, and suggest solutions.
2+ years of work experience.
An Associate's degree in business or general education PLUS 1 year of work experience in a professional HR capacity, OR total equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as Human Resources, Business Administration, Organization Development, or Communications.
Ability to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

Ensure an efficient and effective onboarding process for new hires.
Support performance management processes, including goal setting and performance reviews.
Act as a trusted talent resource for employees and offer proactive support for corporate initiatives.
Collaborate with the Talent Team (Talent Development, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and DEIB Program Manager) to ensure consistency in talent programs and the employee experience.
Serve as the first point of contact for employee-facing talent systems (e.g., LMS, HRIS, ATS, payroll, Portal), handling Level 1 questions and escalating issues as needed.
Manage administrative system requirements, including data updates, content management, reporting, and analytics.
Prepare and update training materials and guides for employee system use.
Review survey feedback and gather preliminary analysis and suggestions for action.
Maintain and update employee records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with HR regulations.
Adhere to internal HR procedures and payroll deadlines.
Manage level 1 employee relations, perform investigations, and address concerns in partnership with Talent leadership.
Identify and mitigate risks to minimize company exposure.
Work with the office lead and culture crew on employee recognition events and philanthropy activities to enhance office culture.
Support diversity and inclusion initiatives to create a welcoming and equitable workplace.
Manage vendor invoices and the employee recognition budget for your location.
Execute projects and tasks as assigned for change management projects.