HR Associate

Insight Global; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is looking for an HR Associate to provide day-to-day HR support and partner closely with the HR team and leadership. The role involves recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and benefits administration, ensuring a professional employee experience.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Service-oriented mindset with strong interpersonal skills.
• Confidentiality handling sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle recruiting efforts and onboarding processes.
• Administer employee programs and logistics.
• Assist with benefits administration and audits.
• Conduct exit interviews and manage offboarding.
• Maintain HR data and personnel files.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree (HR or related field)

Job description

Job Description

The HR Associate provides day-to-day HR support across the organization. This role partners closely with the HR team and leadership to support recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, and HR operations, while ensuring a positive and professional employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle recruiting efforts, including job postings, interview coordination/participation, reference checks, and candidate communication
• Coordinate onboarding for new hires, including orientation, offer letters, and benefits materials
• Administer employee programs (e.g., transit, parking) and manage related logistics
• Assist with benefits administration, including enrollments, audits, eligibility tracking, and open enrollment support
• Schedule and conduct exit interviews; ensure completion of offboarding processes and documentation
• Respond to employee policy and procedure questions; elevate as needed
• Help maintain and update employee handbook and HR materials to align with current employment laws
• Maintain HR data and records, including personnel files, spreadsheets, staff directories, and employment verifications
• Support HR projects related to employee development and organizational initiatives
• Assist with general administrative tasks and other duties as assigned

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail]. To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (HR or related field) or equivalent experience
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Service-oriented mindset with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain professionalism and collaborate effectively across teams
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally as needed