Human Resources Associate

Default Brand; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Program

401k with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Personal Time Off

Earned PTO for Community Service

Job summary

Default Brand in Buffalo, NY seeks an HR Associate to support day-to-day HR operations in a fast-paced environment. You will handle employee transactions, payroll support with UKG Pro, HRIS maintenance, and assist with onboarding and employee relations while traveling to regional offices.

The role emphasizes employee engagement, accuracy in records, and adherence to federal, state, and local laws. You will collaborate with field leaders and HR vendors to ensure consistent HR practices across

Qualifications

• 2+ years of HR experience or related field.
• Willingness to travel to regional offices as needed.
• Strong communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as HR ambassador across a geographically dispersed workforce.
• Provide administrative payroll support using UKG Pro and ensure legal compliance.
• Maintain employee records in UKG HRIS (new hires, terminations, pay changes, benefits).
• Travel to regional offices to provide on-site HR support and onboarding.
• Assist with adherence to labor laws, safety standards, and HR policies.
• Support audits, maintain I-9s and personnel files, and document properly.
• Assist with onboarding, benefits enrollment, offboarding, and employee relations.
• Liaise with HRIS vendors and provide user training as needed.
• Collaborate with field leaders to ensure consistent HR practices.

Skills

HR experience

Travel ready

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

UKG Pro

Tools

UKG Pro

HRIS

Excel

Reporting tools

Job description

The Human Resources Associate will support the day-to-day operations of the HR department within a fast-paced environment. This position has a strong focus on employee engagement, support of employee transactions and payroll processing, and HRIS support using UKG. The ideal candidate acts as a HR Ambassador who is creative, proactive, and detail-oriented HR professional who thrives in a hands‑on role and is comfortable traveling to job sites and regional offices.

ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS:

• Serve as an HR ambassador, maintaining visibility and trust across a geographically dispersed workforce.
• Provide administrative support for weekly and biweekly payroll using UKG Pro, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Maintain and update employee records in UKG HRIS, including new hires, terminations, pay changes, and benefits.
• Travel to regional offices and job sites to provide in‑person HR support, facilitate onboarding, address employee concerns, and reinforce company culture.
• Assist in ensuring adherence to federal and state labor regulations, safety standards, and internal HR policies.
• Support internal audits, maintain I‑9 and personnel files, and ensure proper documentation.
• Assist with onboarding, benefit enrollments, offboarding, and employee relations issues.
• Serve as a liaison with HRIS vendors and provide user support/training to staff as needed.
• Collaborate with field leaders and support departments to ensure consistent HR practices and messaging.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years of HR or related experience,
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and travel as needed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and reporting tools.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and possess vehicle insurance.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment background

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to sit for extended periods while working on a computer.
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, or reach during visits to job sites or warehouse environments.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds occasionally (e.g., carrying HR materials or equipment during office visits).
• The ability to travel by car or plane to multiple locations as required.
• Comfortable working in environments that may include noise, dust, and varying temperatures during site visits.

BENEFITS:

• Bonus Program
• 401k with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Time Off
• Earned PTO for Community Service

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