HR Associate – Atlanta, GA

• Supervisor: Director of Human Resources
• Supervisory Responsibilities: None
• Position Status: Salaried, exempt, full-time, 12-month
• Hours of Work: This is a full-time, year-round position. Typical hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. Some weekend and evening work will be required.
• Direct Hire

• Benefits Administration: Assists with benefit renewal, initial and open enrollment, claims resolution, and employee communication
• Employee Relations: Exercises discretion and handles sensitive matters with urgency fairly and consistently; managing separation events inclusive of exit interviews
• Training: Plans and executes faculty, staff, and management-level training, including but not limited to FLSA, Workplace Harassment, and other HR Policies, Processes & Procedures
• Onboarding/Orientation: Manages the distribution of information and access points for incoming faculty and staff; assists in executing Wildcat Forum
• Job Descriptions: Maintains and updates the School’s job description library; ensures proper classification of employees for FLSA compliance
• Recruitment/Retention: Actively participates in the recruitment of new faculty and staff; assists with job postings; participates in the interviewing process and provides timely feedback to the hiring manager; assists in the execution of offer letters and management of the new hire process (screening services, access points, technology, etc.)
• Compliance: Ensures that the School consistently complies with all applicable federal, state, local, and industry-specific laws, rules, and regulations, such as EEO-1, OSHA, FLSA, ADA, and ADEA.
• HRIS: maintains the integrity of the data in Paycom – the Human Resources Information System; uses the information to evaluate and guide decisions, departmental results, and goals; processes payroll as needed
• Data: Collects and analyzes human resource data for internal and external reporting; communicates findings and evaluates trends; recommends a course of action if applicable
• Employee Engagement: Works in collaboration with the HR team to promote a positive organizational culture through the successful delivery of employee engagement activities
• Special Projects: Provides solutions to HR issues by clarifying project objectives, setting applicable timetables and schedules, conducting research, developing and organizing information, fulfilling goals, and delivering solutions
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Management,
• Organizational Psychology, or another related field
• Three to five years of human resources experience in Assistant, Administrator, Specialist, or Associate-level roles with increasing responsibility and accountability for workplace human resources operations.
• Willingness and ability to research US employment law and HR best practices and deliver any updates or changes to the team
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products; Google Suite, including Docs, Sheets, and Slides
• Working knowledge of Human Resources Information systems is required; Paycom experience is preferred but not required.
• Outstanding organizational skills, with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak to audiences and facilitate group meetings of any size
• Aptitude for listening and ability to think and plan while maintaining strict confidentiality at all times
• Experience with standard accounting functions, including payroll entry, data processing, and routine business transactions
• Superior employee (customer) service skills, including the ability to be sympathetic, caring, and understanding with regard to employee concerns and workplace issues
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects, work quickly, and with accuracy
• Human Resource Certification preferred