HR Associate (Hourly)

Paradies Na; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Paradies Na in Grand Rapids is seeking a Human Resource Associate to partner with operational leaders and employees to support recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, training, compliance, and day-to-day HR operations. This is a hands-on role that offers broad HR experience in a fast-paced environment.

This position provides opportunities to impact employee engagement and workforce planning while collaborating across departments and handling confidential information professionally.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred.
• 1 year of HR, administrative, hospitality, retail, or customer service experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive information professionally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding process for new hires, including new hire orientation and compliance documentation.
• Assist with recruiting efforts, interviewing.
• Maintain employee records and ensure HR files are accurate and up to date.
• Help managers and associates navigate HR policies, procedures, and programs.
• Assist with employee relations matters and workplace investigations.
• Monitor training compliance and help coordinate employee development activities.
• Facilitate employee recognition and engagement initiatives.
• Partner with operational leadership to support staffing and workforce planning needs.
• Participate in special projects and other HR-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Confidential information handling

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR Systems

Job description

Are you passionate about helping people, building positive workplace relationships, and supporting a great employee experience? We're looking for a Human Resource Associate to join our team in Grand Rapids.

In this role, you'll partner with operational leaders and employees to support recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, training, compliance, and day-to-day HR operations. This is a hands‑on position that offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while gaining broad Human Resources experience in a fast‑paced environment.

What You'll Do

• Support the onboarding process for new hires, including new hire orientation and compliance documentation.
• Assist with recruiting efforts, interviewing.
• Maintain employee records and ensure HR files are accurate and up to date.
• Help managers and associates navigate HR policies, procedures, and programs.
• Assist with employee relations matters and workplace investigations.
• Monitor training compliance and help coordinate employee development activities.
• Facilitate employee recognition and engagement initiatives.
• Partner with operational leadership to support staffing and workforce planning needs.
• Participate in special projects and other HR-related duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Previous HR, administrative, hospitality, retail, or customer service experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HR systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

What Makes You Successful

• You enjoy working with people and building relationships.
• You are approachable, organized, and dependable.
• You can balance administrative responsibilities with employee support.
• You are comfortable working independently while collaborating with multiple leaders and departments.
• You maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• You have a positive attitude and a strong customer service mindset.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to grow your HR career with a dynamic organization.
• Exposure to all aspects of Human Resources.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Ability to make a direct impact on employee engagement and organizational success.
• Competitive pay and benefits package.

If you're ready to build your HR career and support a team‑focused workplace culture, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Functional Expert

Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

High School or better.

Associates or better in Human Resources Mgmt.

Bachelors or better in HR Administration.

Experience

1 year: Human Resources

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