People Services Associate

Onward Search; Santa Monica (CA); Remote; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

Life Insurance.

401(k) Program.

Commuter Benefit.

eLearning and Ongoing Training.

Education Reimbursement.

Job summary

Onward Search is seeking a People Services Associate to support our remote team out of region. This temporary role handles the full employee lifecycle, HR and recruitment support, onboarding, and compliance to ensure smooth operations.

You will coordinate lifecycle phases, answer HR inquiries, schedule interviews, assist with onboarding, maintain records, and support audits while safeguarding confidential information. This position requires collaboration and a proactive service mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting HR functions or employee lifecycle processes.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and compliance standards.
• Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.
• Proficiency with data entry, documentation, and HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all phases of the employee lifecycle from recruitment to onboarding.
• Serve as first contact for HR and recruitment inquiries.
• Facilitate interview scheduling, travel, virtual interviews, and background checks.
• Assist with onboarding documentation and offer reviews.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance.

Skills

Strong communication

Exceptional customer service

HR policies and compliance

Confidential information handling

Data entry and HR systems

Job description

A leading organization is seeking a People Services Associate to support their remote team out of region. This temp role involves managing the full employee lifecycle, offering HR and recruitment support, and ensuring smooth onboarding and compliance. Our client values collaboration and continuous improvement in enhancing candidate and employee experiences.

There is no application deadline.

People Services Associate Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all phases of the employee lifecycle, from recruitment to onboarding and ongoing support.
• Serve as the first contact for HR and recruitment inquiries, delivering prompt and professional assistance.
• Facilitate interview scheduling, candidate travel arrangements, virtual interviews, and background checks.
• Assist with onboarding documentation, offer reviews, and collaborate with IT and Talent Acquisition to ensure seamless transitions.
• Maintain accurate employee records, conduct audits, and ensure compliance across personnel files.

People Services Associate Qualifications:

• Previous experience supporting HR functions or employee lifecycle processes.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to provide exceptional customer service.
• Knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and compliance standards.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information discreetly.
• Proficiency with data entry, documentation, and HR systems.

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning and Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.