HR Associate: Onboarding, Benefits & Employee Services

Viper Northwest INC; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Viper Northwest INC in Albany, OR is seeking a Human Resources Associate to support daily HR operations, including recruiting, onboarding, benefits, employee records, and performance review processes.

This role serves as a first point of contact for general HR inquiries and collaborates with the HR Manager and department leaders to maintain accurate records, improve HR processes, and ensure compliance with confidentiality requirements in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and service orientation for all employee levels.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Two years of professional human resources experience required.
• Manufacturing environment experience is a plus.
• Education preferred but experience may substitute for degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist recruiting, onboarding, and orientation processes.
• Maintain confidential employee files and HRIS records.
• Coordinate employment verifications and new hire paperwork.
• Support benefits enrollment and open enrollment activities.
• Assist with PTO, workers’ compensation, and leave administration.
• Support training coordination and employee engagement initiatives.
• Respond to HR inquiries and escalate complex issues as needed.
• Prepare reports and assist with policy updates.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Ability to handle confidential info

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

HRIS experience

Recruiting support

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Viper Northwest INC in Albany, OR is seeking a Human Resources Associate to support daily HR operations, including recruiting, onboarding, benefits, employee records, and performance review processes.

This role serves as a first point of contact for general HR inquiries and collaborates with the HR Manager and department leaders to maintain accurate records, improve HR processes, and ensure compliance with confidentiality requirements in a manufacturing setting.