People Team Associate - Partners Capital : Job Details

Position Description

We are seeking an Associate to join our People Team based in Boston, MA with broad knowledge of HR best practices and experience in areas such as: HR strategy, talent management, recruitment, performance development, training and development, benefits, compensation, employee relations, and HR policy.

This individual will be exposed to human resources (HR) best practices and provide generalist support to the Firm's North American team (across our three NA offices: Boston HQ, New York, San Francisco). This individual will partner closely with other members of the People Team to support the full employee lifecycle, day-to-day inquiries, people operations, special projects and other tasks, as requested.

As a fast-growing, 350+ person company, we are seeking someone who is motivated, a self-starter, adaptable and comfortable working on a small team in an extremely fast-paced, ever-changing entrepreneurial environment.

HR Strategy and Strategic Initiatives

Supports and leads development and implementation of initiatives to improve the HR offering to the organization, which can include efficiencies, policies, projects, programs, and systems.

Remain current on best practices and trends in the industry.

Benefits

Administration of employee benefits: health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, FSA, commuter benefits, life insurance and 401k. Works with the third-party service providers to resolve issues.

Reconlie monthly benefit statements.

Assists with vacation and sick time tracking for US employees.

People System (UKG)

Support ongoing maintenance of UKG (Partners Capital's People System).

Assist with UKG enhancements including requirements gathering, testing and change management.

Talent Acquisition and Management

Organizes logistics for US recruiting efforts, including logging candidate resumes, scheduling interviews with candidates/recruiters, administering case studies and tests for candidates and arranging debrief sessions.

Manages new employee onboarding (e.g., training, administration) and employee departure processes.

Completes Form I-9, verifies I-9 documentation and maintains I-9 files. Submits online investigation requests and assists with new-employee background checks.

Supports and leads development and implementation of initiatives to support and promote team wellbeing and engagement (i.e., development of wellbeing calendar, employee engagement surveys).

Compensation and Payroll

• Support biweekly payroll activities, including but not limited to employee enrollments (insurance deductions, tax withholding for team travel), employee referral bonuses and paid leave benefits tracking.
• Administers required documents through payroll and insurance providers to ensure accurate record-keeping and proper deductions.

Support annual compensation process. Including but not limited to market data surveys and analysis, preparation and involvement in the salary and bonus processes from reporting and record keeping to decisions and communications.

Performance Development

Support annual performance management processes including but not limited to preparing team communications, tracking completion stats and providing team support as needed.

Learning and Development

Assist with the development, coordination and tracking of all training and development activities.

Support operational logistics of global and regional onboarding and training programs including but not limited to scheduling and attendance tracking.

Administers training activities for employees using the Partners Capital training platform, Partners Capital University (PCU). Assists with the development, implementation, and tracking of all training activities.

Identify training and development needs and recommend solutions. Coordinate, implement and track all training sessions, including those that are legally required.

People Policy and Compliance

Update people policy documents (i.e., Benefits Outlines, Employee Handbook) to reflect changes.

Understands relevant federal and state laws and is able to translate them into Firm processes/policies as well as communicate them, as appropriate, to the team.

• Support monthly review of compliance posters for all North America offices.
• Monitor labor law policies to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.
• Own HR calendar and corresponding updates to the People Team.

Qualifications / Attributes

• Bachelor's degree
• 2-4 years' experience in Human Resources or Consulting
• Excellent project management, organization, prioritization, written/verbal communication and analytical skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Proactive with strong attention to detail
• High degree of professionalism and sound judgement with understanding of when and how to escalate issues
• Solution oriented and able to work independently and as part of a team
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Intellectually curious and inclusive team player willing to do whatever it takes to contribute to the success of the business

Benefits

Partners Capital is committed to being a great place to work. We are focused both on wellbeing and professional growth. You can expect professional development and career progression opportunities, competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, and a flexible “results-focused” working model. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, paid time off and a 401(k) plan with employer matching. The Firm also supports global philanthropy via a charity program and volunteer day. In addition, we champion a variety of wellness and social events.

Contact Details

Please send your CV to [email protected] with the subject: People Team Associate Further information about Partners Capital is available on our website www.partners-cap.com.

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