Human Resources Associate

HRIS (ADP):

• Enroll new employees in ADP, including entering personal, job, and compensation information accurately and on time.
• Maintain and update employee information in ADP, including compensation, job titles, and reporting structures.

Recruiting & Onboarding:

• Partner with the HR Director to understand staffing needs and manage full-cycle recruitment.
• Post jobs, screen resumes, coordinate interviews, and support the offer process using the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Manage pre-employment processes, including background checks and new hire paperwork.
• Facilitate new hire onboarding, including ADP/system setup, orientation scheduling, and the Day 1 experience.

HR Operations & Compliance:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records (digital files).
• Track and support compliance with labor laws, EEO reporting, and company policies.
• Assist with policy implementation, communication, and updates.
• Monitor and process employee changes, including leaves of absence (LOAs), terminations, and promotions.
• Support internal audits and data reporting.

Benefits & Employee Support:

• Assist with benefit enrollment, qualifying life events, and open enrollment logistics.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, benefits, time off, and policies.
• Support employee engagement and recognition initiatives.

General HR Administration:

• Support HR projects such as handbook updates, process improvements, and compliance rollouts.
• Create and run HR reports and dashboards as requested.
• Provide administrative support for employee relations, investigations, and training sessions.
• Coordinate HR communications and assist with internal events.
• Support the administration of the Learning Management System (LMS), including assigning courses and tracking completion.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Support the Culture Committee, including planning and coordinating employee engagement activities and events.
• Partner with the counterpart HR Associate to ensure consistent coverage and support across all Texas locations. 
• Support other HR generalist functions as assigned to build well-rounded HR experience.
• Occasional travel between the Austin and Bastrop locations may be required.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with ADP or another HRIS and an ATS preferred.
• Genuine interest in growing a career in Human Resources, with a desire to develop broad HR generalist experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 0-2 years of experience in HR, recruiting, or a related administrative role preferred; internship experience welcomed.
• Primarily an office environment; must be able to sit or stand for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 15 lbs.