Human Resources Associate

The Human Resources Associate is responsible for supporting the operational role of Human Resources in the areas of talent acquisition, onboarding, administration of policies and procedures, benefits/payroll administration, employee relations and development, compensation, health, safety, and security. This position is primarily responsible for supporting all phases of AACR’s all phases of the human resources function.

• Assists in the administration of the application process, including scheduling of candidates for testing and interviews, assembling of applicant folders, updating of recruitment schedules and summaries.
• Assists with the organizing of HR events and activities including execution, participation, and promotion.
• Assist with the timecard approval process and the maintenance of the payroll system to ensure all information within the system is up to date
• Comfort level with HRIS systems
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff
• Promote HR programs to create an efficient and conflict-free workplace
• Provide management with requested reports and documents
• Accurately maintain employee files
• Provides AACR Switchboard coverage as needed.
• Assists with special projects spearheaded by HR, such as the Cancer and Biomedical Research Career Fair and other HR activities.
• Light travel to recruiting events
• Other duties as assigned

• 4 year degree in Human Resources, Business, Marketing, or related field preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in Human Resources
• Strong foundational knowledge of all HR areas, including recruiting, payroll, compensation, benefits, employee relations, etc.
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases strongly preferred
• Ability to build rapport with all employees
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills