HR & Finance Associate

Global Endowment Management, LP; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with employer contribution

Comprehensive benefits

Education assistance

Life insurance; disability insurance

Job summary

Global Endowment Management, LP is seeking an HR & Finance Associate in Charlotte to support the HR and Finance teams. The role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with experience handling confidential information and coordinating payroll, benefits, and HRIS matters.

The position entails cross-functional project work, data analysis, and executive-facing support across multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent experience considered.
• 4+ years of relevant professional experience (HR, finance, operations, or related).
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and discretion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to handle confidential information.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems; proficient in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day HR operations including payroll preparation and benefits coordination.
• Maintain employee information in HRIS and other systems; assist with data requests.
• Assist recruiting, onboarding, and off-boarding; coordinate interviews and reviews.
• Act as project manager across Finance, Fund Accounting, Tax, Office Administration, and HR.
• Provide administrative support and help prioritize initiatives for the Managing Director.

Skills

HR operations

Payroll systems

HRIS

Excel

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Rippling HRIS

Job description

GEM is an independent investment management firm that provides customized solutions for

long-term investors worldwide. Since 2007, we have sought to deliver superior risk-adjusted

returns to our clients by combining disciplined investment research and active portfolio management with exceptional service and enduring partnership. With a global platform, broad institutional investment capabilities, and an experienced team, we design portfolios to meet the unique needs of each investor we serve.

Role Description

GEM is hiring an HR & Finance Associate to support GEM’s Human Resources and Finance department. This role calls for a highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and technology-forward professional with strong instincts for managing sensitive and confidential information. Reporting to the Managing Director of Finance and supporting the Associate Director of HR, this position operates at the intersection of HR operations, finance, project management, and administrative support, offering visibility and experience across a broad spectrum of the operations of the firm.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

HR Operations

• Support day-to-day HR operations, including payroll [HR1] preparation, benefits coordination, and HR compliance
• Maintain accurate and timely employee information within the company’s HRIS [HR2] and other systems
• Assist with HR data and compensation analysis and information requests
• Handle sensitive HR and payroll matters with a high degree of discretion and confidentiality
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and off-boarding processes
• Coordinate and schedule interviews, performance reviews, and other HR initiatives

Project Management & Cross-Functional Support

• Serve as a project manager for the Managing Director — scoping, tracking, and driving initiatives across Finance, Fund Accounting, Tax, Office Administration, and HR
• Own specific projects and workstreams as they arise, helping bridge silos across departments
• Take on data-oriented project work — organizing, analyzing, and presenting information to support decision-making
• Act as a connective layer across departments, helping surface and manage what’s in flight across teams.

Administrative Support

• Help track and prioritize initiatives on the Managing Director’s plate across departments.
• Assist with recurring processes, annual programs, and special projects as needed.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will display traits inherent in GEM’s collegial and team-oriented culture, including enthusiasm, honesty, humility, integrity, and curiosity:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 4+ years of relevant professional experience (e.g., HR, finance, operations, or a related field).
• Exceptionally organized, with strong attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and shifting deadlines independently.
• Strong project management instincts — able to scope, track, and drive initiatives to completion.
• Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working with HRIS, payroll systems, and other business technology.
• Strong quantitative skills and data fluency — comfortable in Excel/spreadsheets, and confident working with financial and numerical information.
• Familiarity and interest in using AI tools and emerging technology
• High degree of trustworthiness, discretion, and professional judgment.

Preferred

• Experience working with Rippling or a similar HRIS/payroll platform and supporting payroll or benefits administration.
• Experience coordinating recruiting or onboarding processes.
• Experience providing executive assistant or chief-of-staff-style support.
• Experience using AI tools to improve business processes or productivity.
• Competitive, market-based compensation
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health insurance
• Life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account
• Education assistance, including certifications, membership reimbursements, and more