Associate HR Business Partner

The Associate HR Business Partner serves as the first point of contact for managers and employees, addressing and resolving routine HR questions while providing critical support to the HR Business Partner team.  This role helps reduce administrative burden on the Sr HRBP by managing lower-complexity matters and supporting project execution.  It’s an ideal entry point for someone eager to grow into an HR Business Partner role.

Duties and responsibilities

Employee & Manager Support

• Serve as the initial point of contact for routine HR questions and requests from employees and managers.
• Provide accurate, timely information on HR policies, processes, and systems.
• Support low-complexity employee relations matters under guidance from Sr HRBP.

Project & Client Group Support

• Collaborate with Sr HRBP on special projects and initiatives within client groups or HRBP team.
• May provide direct support to small client group during peak periods (customer project peak periods, performance cycles, engagement surveys)
• Contribute to project planning, tracking, and execution to ensure timely delivery of Functional Team/HR initiatives.

Data & Analytics

• Collaborate with Sr HRBP and HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to gather and deliver data/HR metrics as needed for client group (compensation, headcount reports, other HR metrics).
• Maintain accuracy of HR records and contribute to data integrity across systems.

Documentation & Policy

• Draft or review job descriptions to ensure alignment with organizational standards
• Assist with drafting and updating HR policy documents, performance improvement plans (PIPs) and Corrective Actions (CAs), etc.
• Prepare communication plans, project plans, employee agreements, as needed.

Partnership & Growth

• Act as an extension of the Sr HRBP, providing operational support so they can focus on strategic client group needs and executive-level work.
• Develop knowledge of HR processes, employee relations, and business partnership skills with the goal of progressing toward an HRBP role.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
• 1-2 years of experience in HR support, HR coordination, or a related operational role.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, policies, and employment best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated professionalism and discretion - able to handle sensitive situations, maintain confidentiality, and represent HR with credibility.
• Ability to build trust with employees and managers through responsiveness and reliability.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and reporting tools.
• Travel required – up to 25%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting employee relations or HRBP teams.
• Familiarity with drafting job descriptions, policies, or corrective action documents.
• Exposure to compensation processes or HR metrics reporting.
• Lives within a commutable distance to GHX headquarters.

What Success Looks Like

• Responsive & Reliable: Employees and managers receive timely, accurate answers to routine HR questions, improving their overall HR experience.
• Quality Deliverables: HR documentation (job descriptions, PIPs, policies, communications) is clear, consistent, and high quality.
• Effective Support: Senior HRBP feels supported and able to focus on strategic priorities.
• Data Accuracy: HR metrics are delivered with precision, enabling better people decisions.
• Growth Mindset: Demonstrates curiosity, initiative, and growing confidence in applying HRBP fundamentals – laying the foundation for progression into an HRBP role.

The compensation for this role is:$32.21/hr - $43.27/hr.

The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high end of the GHX’s salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary based on various factors, such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and proficiency for the role. The base salary is one component of GHX’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards and benefits include: health, vision, and dental insurance, accident and life insurance, 401k matching, paid-time off, and education reimbursement, to name a few. To view more details of our benefits, visit us  here: https://www.ghx.com/about/careers/

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