Human Resources Associate

LaunchPoint PEO is a Professional Employer Organization that works with other companies to handle their Human Resources functions, including benefits, payroll, and recruiting, to enable them to better focus on their company missions. LaunchPoint has a group of experienced PEO associates dedicated to all Human Resources efforts necessary to the success of its clients.
Company Overview:
LaunchPoint PEO helps clients by administering the Human Resources (HR) requirements and providing lower cost benefits to employees and companies. LaunchPoint PEO provides a cost-effective benefit package for our clients, improves their HR processes, assists with attracting and retaining quality employees, manages and controls the cost of employee benefits, processes payroll, monitors changes to Federal and State employment laws, manages liability and risk, and supports all general HR administration for our clients.
Job Summary:
The Human Resources associate plays a key role in LaunchPoint PEO’s business strategy and long-term growth. As a member of the team, they must be humble, engaged, and focused on solving problems & developing a high performing culture. Primary responsibilities include establishing and maintaining open and transparent communications with employees, partnering with business leaders and supervisors to sustain a productive and engaged work environment, and tying HR contributions to business objectives. The Human Resources associate will handle activities in organizational development, employee relations, labor relations, training and development, safety, and benefits management.
Starting Rate: $50,000 - $60,000
Responsibilities and Duties: 
Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assists in the oversight and administration of benefits. Leads and prepares benefits and/or delivers communications to employees.
• Handles the entire HR Life-Cycle of employees.
• Assists with the administration of workers’ compensation claims and related matters.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations such as FMLA,
• In concert with management, develops and reinforces employment-related policies and procedures, including the Employee Handbook.
• Aids in the implementation or automation of HR policies and practices.
• Responsible for the proper maintenance of employee files, I-9s, and other documents as required by local, state, and federal statutes.
• Coaches managers through employee performance issues, disciplinary concerns, and other difficult employment-related situations.
• Performs employee relations activities, including conflict resolution, investigations, disciplinary procedures, and terminations in conjunction with management.
• Prepares any and all reports as required by state or federal law (e.g. EEO-1 reports).
• Designs and implements employee engagement initiatives in conjunction with management.
• Applicant must be computer literate and comfortable using Excel, Word, and other Windows-based programs.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Knowledge of principles and procedures for training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
• Ability to actively listen, giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Proven ability to “read people” and exercise effective judgment with related issues and challenges.
• Incredibly strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Technologically proficient, with experience using common office software applications.
• Demonstrated exemplary follow-through skills; ability to oversee, track, and complete complex projects.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve objectives through influence rather than authority; effective team player at all levels of an organization.
• Ability to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish job responsibilities.
• Hunger and initiative to continually learn and develop HR acumen.
• High degree of confidentiality and dependability.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Preference given to candidates that live in a designated HUBZone.
• Preference given to Veterans or spouses of Veterans that live in a designated HUBZone.

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical / Vision and Dental Plans
• Holiday and Paid Time Off 
• 401K plan
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral Bonuses

LaunchPoint PEO is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.