We're Growing!!  If you are interested in a career in Human Resources and are passionate about delivering quality service, we encourage you to consider HR Works, Inc.

• Offers competitive compensation with excellent benefits package and a GREAT culture
• Best Place to Work in New York State - Our 10th Consecutive Year on the List!
• Recognized as one of the fastest growing consulting firms in the U.S.

HR Works' rapidly growing Strategic Services area is currently recruiting for an HR Associate to work in our Rochester, NY location.   

DESCRIPTION

The HR Associate works collaboratively with a designated HR Strategic Partner to provide back-end support with managing the overall client relationship, including assisting in the HR Assessment and Handbook development processes, development of Quarterly Service Reports and annual HR Business Plan, fielding client and employee questions and escalating to the HR Strategic Partner, as needed. The HR Associate will collaborate with the HR Strategic Partner and other HR Works’ departments to ensure effective and efficient delivery and coordination of services.

Additionally, the HR Associate is responsible for answering HR Helpline calls and emails, supporting the HR Works Learning Management System (LMS) service through onboarding/training clients, and assisting with other HR-related projects.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Prior HR Helpline experience is preferred.
• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state employment law compliance and HR best practices required.
• Valid driver’s license preferred as travel locally is required.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent grammar, writing, and proofreading skills.
• Demonstrated ability to research and relay information on federal and state employment law and HR best practices in an easy-to-understand manner.
• Proven ability to apply common sense understanding to navigate difficult HR scenarios.
• Proven ability to work independently as well cooperatively as a member of the HR Strategic Services team.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Strong relationship building skills.
• Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels (board members, executives, management, staff).
• Ability to consistently maintain a positive and professional demeanor.
• High initiative, focus on process improvement, and problem solving.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams) and Salesforce.
• Demonstrated ability to learn other systems and programs (i.e., Salesforce, compensation benchmarking database, compliance research tools).
• Excellent presentation skills.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resource Management or a related field and a minimum of three (3) years of HR/employment law experience or an equivalent combination of related work experience, training and/or education sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job is required.

HR Works, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. HR Works, Inc. will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.