Job Description

Title: HR Administrator – Associate Level

Location: Hybrid (3 Days In-Office – Fairfield County, CT)

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Overview:

A fast-paced, dynamic organization is seeking a detail-oriented HR Administrator to join their Human Resources team. Reporting to the Head of HR, this role will serve as a key resource for core HR functions including payroll, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance. The ideal candidate is organized, people-centric, and passionate about creating a positive and efficient employee experience. This is a great opportunity to contribute to evolving HR processes and make a meaningful impact within a collaborative team. We are not looking for a Work Day consultant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the first point of contact for HR and payroll-related inquiries from employees.
• Manage employment-related requests from candidates, staff, and leadership, escalating as needed.
• Process semi-monthly multi-state payroll in Workday, including audits and adjustments.
• Collaborate with Finance and ADP to ensure accurate payroll tax filings and compliance with state tax obligations.
• Support audits and vendor due diligence related to payroll, benefits, and other HR functions.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding activities including background checks, documentation, and exit interviews.
• Maintain accurate employee records and updates in HR systems.
• Oversee benefits administration and support annual open enrollment processes.
• Coordinate recruiting logistics: job postings, interview scheduling, and hiring manager communication.
• Support employee relations initiatives and help ensure consistent application of HR policies.
• Contribute to training, wellness, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Track compliance with mandatory and optional training across all states.
• Partner with employees and managers as a reliable, responsive HR resource.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Assist with performance review cycles and broader employee development efforts.
• Prepare and support internal HR communications and employee events.
• Take on additional HR-related responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an HR generalist or similar role.
• Experience with multi-state payroll processing strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Workday HCM and Payroll modules is a plus.
• Must have multistate payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and employment law.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• High level of professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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