HR Business Associate at Nelson Connects

HR Business Associate I (Contract)

You are a Human Resources professional with 1-2 years of experience and an outgoing personality who can connect easily with groups of employees. You will be trained to be an expert in all areas of Human Resources, including employee life cycles, credentialing, worker’s compensation, leave of absences and HRIS management. The Business Associate I provides guidance and coaching to our employees and management, and supports the organization’s business strategies. The Business Associate I is a trusted member of the organization who will actively participate as the primary HR point of contact for employees throughout the organization.

This position pays $30.00 to $33.00 per hour

Location: Fremont, CA Onsite

What you will be doing:

• Demonstrate excellent people skills, including interpersonal communications, with both internal and external customers.
• Demonstrate sustainable leadership qualities, including coach and mentor management.
• Create and build relationships, and advice management regarding personnel issues.
• Understand and manage workforce planning, talent acquisition, talent development and retention – including recognition and incentive program management and other events.
• Manage Worker’s Compensation process including all stages of claim management, discussions with carrier, ergonomic safety, and process of employee accommodations.
• Manage leave of absence requests including handling employee inquiries, EDD related verifications, and designation of appropriate documentation based on requests.
• Manage performance reviews, including reviewing employee and manager comments and merit increase processing.
• Manage and assist with benefit administration, including invoice reconciliation, qualifying events, and open enrollment.
• Manage the employee life cycle from recruitment to termination
• Complete site visits - including weekly visits, or other visits as needed for investigations, exit interviews or other events.
• Conduct investigation interviews with employees.
• Record and maintain required documentation.
• Track and keep record of required medical certifications and continuing education classes for credentialing and compliance purposes, as required.
• Manage HRIS process, workflows, data, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain effective communication with required vendors.
• Reviews and supports the corrective action process, including guiding management to avoid liabilities.
• Maintain in-depth understanding of the local employment and labor laws, rules and regulations.
• Respond to requests for information through all modes of communication in a timely manner - HRIS ticketing system, email, messaging, etc.
• Participate, coordinate and manage company events as necessary.
• Present information in front of a group of employees, including management via online or in-person as needed.
• Work flexible hours, which includes occasional weekend events
• Work one day per week at our locations in the area including clinics, mobiles, schools, event locations, or other locations as assigned.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or other related field and/or equivalent work experience
• Proficient in the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Outlook), Vision, HRIS, and similar programs required for the role
• Proficient at initiating and executing tasks with minimal guidance – includes working and responding to inquiries independently, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines
• Experience in health care setting and/or non-profit setting not required but a plus
• PHR or SHRM certification not required but a plus

To learn more about the workplace culture and the position, please apply!

For over 50 years, Nelson Connects has empowered employers and job seekers to achieve their unique versions of success. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, compassion, and innovation has made us a trusted partner in connecting jobs, people, and communities. The remarkably talented and dedicated people of Nelson Connects are building on the rich history of this company to define the future of our industry, and we can’t wait to work with you.

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