Human Resources Associate

Summary: Contec Americas Inc. is dedicated to developing solutions that improve lives. The Human Resources Associate supports the organization's people operations, ensuring a smooth and compliant work environment while engaging with employees and candidates. Responsibilities: - Serve as a first point of contact for HR questions, employee support, and front‑office reception - Coordinate and host onboarding for onsite and remote employees, ensuring Day 1 readiness and a strong first impression - Support recruiting activities, including job postings, interview scheduling, candidate communication, and pre‑employment steps - Maintain accurate HRIS and timekeeping records; process employee changes and support payroll timelines - Assist with benefits and leave administration, coordinating with vendors and routing complex issues appropriately - Ensure HR documentation is complete, accurate, and audit‑ready (I‑9s, acknowledgements, record retention, required postings) - Partner closely with the HR Manager, escalating policy interpretation or employee relations matters as needed Required Qualifications: - Early‑Career HR Professionals or Experienced HR or Office Professionals - Ability to serve as a first point of contact for HR questions, employee support, and front‑office reception - Experience coordinating and hosting onboarding for onsite and remote employees - Support recruiting activities, including job postings, interview scheduling, candidate communication, and pre‑employment steps - Maintain accurate HRIS and timekeeping records; process employee changes and support payroll timelines - Assist with benefits and leave administration, coordinating with vendors and routing complex issues appropriately - Ensure HR documentation is complete, accurate, and audit‑ready (I‑9s, acknowledgements, record retention, required postings) - Partner closely with the HR Manager, escalating policy interpretation or employee relations matters as needed - Reliability, curiosity, and follow‑through - Comfortable being visible and accountable as a first point of contact - Ability to anticipate needs and take ownership rather than waiting for direction - Ability to bring a service mindset while maintaining professional boundaries Preferred Qualifications: - Enjoy being a trusted operational anchor - Take pride in accurate, well‑run HR processes - Prefer hands‑on work over title inflation - Bring practical ideas to improve everyday systems and experiences Required Skills: HRIS, Onboarding, Recruiting, Benefits administration, Leave administration, Payroll processing, Compliance documentation, Timekeeping, Employee relations, Prioritization, Service mindset, Professional judgment Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options, Employer-paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) with immediate vesting and company match, Paid Time Off (PTO) that increases with tenure, plus 10 paid Fixed Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays, Educational Assistance up to $5,000 annually for approved coursework or certifications, Health Savings Account (HSA) options with employer contributions for eligible plans