Human Resources Associate

To Apply

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Ocean Associates Inc. (OAI) is a government contracting firm which specializes in fisheries and oceanographic staff augmentation work. OAI is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Human Resources Associate. The Human Resources Associate will report to the company president and perform human resource responsibilities for a 150-employee women-owned small business government contractor. Areas of responsibility include hiring and terminations, employee benefits selection and administration, federal and multi-state employment law research, tracking and compliance, navigating diverse employee needs including workplace issues and leave requests, workplace safety and workers compensation administration, all areas of payroll oversight, work within companys portal in ADP including personnel records. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working with compliance requirements for a government contracting firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Research various compliance requirements for all states (approximately 30) in which OAI has employees, including areas of employment law, employment tax law, workers compensation, ADA, medical and family leave, employee benefits, state registrations, federal government contracting requirements, etc.
• Verify OAIs compliance with Federal (including government contracting) and state requirements. Work with the Director of Finance to set up appropriate processes, payments, and reporting to ensure continued compliance.
• Ensure compliance with pay transparency laws, last paycheck laws, pay data reports, EITC notices, etc.
• Work with OAIs insurance broker to select benefit plans.
• Respond to employee questions regarding leave accommodations, benefits, workplace issues, workplace injuries.
• Work with employees, project managers, insurance companies (WC or personal), etc., to ensure best possible outcomes for employee leave, injury, or illness.
• Track requirements for, prepare, and submit reports including EEOC, VETS, PCORI, 5500, OEWS, OSHA, etc.
• Review employee training requirements. Prepare, and/or select and preview training materials. Track, document, and maintain records on employee compliance with various policies and training.
• Monitor and report on any HR procedures with legal requirements.
• Update, add to, and modify, as needed Employee Manual and other necessary or desirable company policies.
• Work with company Program Managers to update and modify, telework agreements for all employees.
• Other administrative tasks as needed.

Start Date: ASAP

Work Hours

40 hours/week

Location: Work will be performed remotely

Salary Range: $120,000-$140,000

Benefits: This is a full-time position with excellent benefits

Required Skills /Education/ Certifications And Qualifications

• Bachelors in business, HR, social sciences or related field.
• Knowledge of Federal and state labor law.
• Ability to develop custom reports and prepare statistical and narrative reports.
• Organizational skills which enable tracking and meeting specific deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in diverse HR duties.
• Support Business Development as needed.
• Strong writing skills.
• Experience with Project Management software (Unanet) and Payroll software (ADP)
• Certifications (e.g., PHR/SPHR) is nice-to-have