HR Associate (Hourly)

Paradies Lagardère; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradies Lagardère in Grand Rapids is seeking a Human Resource Associate to support recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, training, compliance and day-to-day HR operations. This hands-on role partners with operational leaders to deliver a positive employee experience in a fast-paced environment.

You will help manage onboarding, records, HR policies, investigations, and engagement initiatives while gaining broad HR experience and contributing to staffing and workforce planning.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or 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.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding process for new hires, including 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 skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's in HR/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

Join Our Team

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 judgement.
• 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.