HR Associate at International Rescue Committee

Major Responsibilities

• Handle and process HR transactions (including hires, transfers, reorganizations, terminations, job and personal data changes, organizational changes)
• Respond to requests for employee verifications
• Support the background check process in HireRight and Sterling
• Maintain personnel files up to date
• Respond to 1st level HR-related inquiries from employees
• Partner with HR Partners, HR Leads in-country and focal points globally to resolve HR administrative problems
• Liaison with key functional areas (Payroll, Compensation, Benefits, HRIS, Finance, Legal, and IT teams) to ensure transactions and documentation are current, timely, and accurate
• Proactively suggest process improvement to enhance the efficiency of HR admin processes
• Provides support for other HR functions as needed

Work Experience

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 – 2 years HR Administration/HR Operations/HR Shared Services experience
• Experience in a customer service environment with demonstrated experience in active listening and problem-solving skills
• Experience in HR concepts and Employment laws and regulations a plus
• Knowledge of and/or experience in Benefits, Compensation, Recruiting, and Payroll
• Workday, Cornerstone, ADP experience a plus

Demonstrated Skills And Competencies

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Good interpersonal skills!
• Ability to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, creativity to changing needs and situations
• Must be very organized and detail oriented with the ability to shift priorities as needed
• Showed strength at handling stressful issues and collaborating with all levels of the business in a courteous and professional manner
• Working in a fast-paced environment and handling multiple projects at once