HR Associate

Description

Snowbird Agility is a mission-driven federal contracting firm committed to transforming how public service organizations deliver outcomes. Guided by our values: serve generously, act with integrity, lead with “yes”, commit to excellence, disrupt with empathy, and simplify relentlessly, we build scalable systems that enable high-quality delivery.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Associate provides administrative and operational support to the Human Resources department with primary responsibility for maintaining employee records, administering HR processes through Paylocity, supporting onboarding and offboarding activities, and ensuring data integrity across all HR systems. This role serves as a key point of contact for employee inquiries and plays a critical role in supporting payroll, benefits administration, compliance reporting, and employee lifecycle activities.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, technology-savvy, and experienced in utilizing Paylocity to support HR operations.

This position is part-time with flexible hours and is ideal for someone seeking hands-on experience in employee satisfaction, career development and performance management.

Residential Requirements

This position is subject to the residency requirements of the SBA Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program. The successful candidate must reside in a HUBZone-qualified area at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment.

Verification Requirements

The residential address must be verified as "Qualified" using the official SBA HUBZone Map.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Paylocity Administration

• Serve as the assistant administrator for Paylocity.
• Assist in processing new hire entries, employee status changes, promotions, transfers, and terminations within Paylocity.
• Maintain employee records and ensure HRIS data accuracy and integrity.
• Assist with Paylocity workflow management, document acknowledgments, performance reviews, and employee self-service functionality.
• Generate HR compliance reports from Paylocity.
• Troubleshoot employee and manager issues related to Paylocity access and functionality.
• Support system updates, audits, testing, and process improvements.
  
  

Employee Records and Compliance

• Maintain electronic personnel files and HR documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Assist with audits, compliance reporting, and record retention requirements.
• Monitor required employee acknowledgments and policy sign-offs.
• Support EEO, affirmative action, and government contractor reporting requirements as applicable.
  
  

Benefits And Leave Administration

• Assist employees with benefit enrollment and changes.
• Process qualifying life events and benefits updates in Paylocity.
• Support open enrollment activities.
• Respond to employee questions regarding benefits and HR policies.
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Paylocity experience required.
• Experience in a government contracting environment preferred.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service and employee support orientation.