HR Associate II (1404)

Hyundai Translead; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyundai Translead is seeking a Human Resources Associate in San Diego, California. This role involves assisting with payroll, benefits administration, and employee onboarding. You will manage HR records for compliance and support employees with HR-related inquiries.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, HR experience, and proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office tools. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of HR functions and will involve collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience supporting HR administrative functions.
• Previous experience using HRIS for payroll.
• Excellent written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with payroll data collection and verification.
• Manage employee records and HRIS.
• Support new hire onboarding and orientation.

Skills

Administrative support

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Human Resources policies

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS

SuccessFactors

Job description

Job Summary

Hyundai Translead's Human Resources Associate is responsible for providing assistance with Human Resources related functions such as payroll, benefits administration, employee data and record management, and new hire onboarding and orientation, and act as a resource to company employees as needed. This position works cross‑functionally with other departments across the organization to ensure smooth and efficient business processes and functions.

Essential Functions

Payroll

• Assist with payroll by collecting, calculating, and entering data into the company's payroll system.
• Research payroll discrepancies and employee payroll inquiries, process manual checks and payroll adjustments as needed, and perform routine audits of payroll, benefits, and employee records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Verify attendance, hours worked, pay adjustments, and resolve any discrepancies.
• Process employee events such as salary changes.
• Assist with administering W-2 forms annually.
• Assist with administering foreign tax forms annually.
• Maintain paid time off balances and audit for accuracy.
• Assist with administration of employee leave programs.

Benefits

• Assist with employee benefit administration such as enrollment of new hires, billing inquiries, and employee status changes in benefit portals (eligibility changes, department changes, address changes, etc. for 401(k), medical, dental, vision, etc.).
• Assist with administering 1095 forms annually.
• Assist with administering leaves of absence.
• Assist with benefit plan administration, renewal, and open enrollment.

Employee Data and Record Management

• Actively manage and maintain company HRIS and employee personnel records.
• Maintain accurate record keeping for compliance purposes.
• Maintain and process confidential and sensitive electronic and hard copy HR records.

Onboarding and New Hire Orientation

• Assist with communicating with new hires and ensuring completion of onboarding paperwork upon hire.
• Assist with new hire orientation and partner with the company's internal legal team for a thorough introduction to the company.

Other

• Assist employees with general inquiries regarding company policies/procedures and general Human Resources information and escalate as needed.
• Generate standard Human Resources reports and workforce information.
• Assist with Human Resources initiatives and communication as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience supporting the administrative functions of a Human Resources department.
• Previous experience using HRIS for timekeeping and payroll.
• General understanding of Human Resources policies and relevant regulations.
• Knowledgeable of applicable employment laws (federal, state and local). Competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to write concisely, persuasively, and to clearly summarize information.
• Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality and use discretionary practices.
• Ability to work independently and balance multiple competing priorities in a fast‑paced and ever‑changing environment.
• Extremely detail oriented.

Preferred Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field.
• SuccessFactors experience preferred.

Language Requirement

None

Travel Requirements

None

Hyundai Translead is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you require accommodation to complete Hyundai Translead's employment application, please reach out to [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position they are hired for.