Human Resources Associate

BE PART OF THE SOLUTION...JOIN THE CLIPPER HR TEAM! We are seeking a highly motivated, professional, customer service oriented team player to provide assistance to the HR Team and to all of our Clipper employees. SUMMARY: Prepares, inputs, and provides analytical payroll support. Ensures compliance with all applicable state(s) and federal wage and hour laws including international. Produces accurate and timely payroll support in addition to light HR administrative duties. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Submits the online investigation requests and assists with new employee background checks. • Verifies I-9 documentation and maintains books current. • Maintains Human Resource Information System records and compiles reports from database as needed. • Performs customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions. • Participates in benefits administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, and approving invoices for payment. • Assists in administration of compensation program; helps to monitor performance appraisal process. • Participates in staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars. • Helps to maintain company organization charts and employee directory. • Assists with the preparation of the performance review forms via Success Factors and ensure that information in the system stays current. • Assists HR department with various research projects and/or special projects. • Assists with the various employee discount coupons by contacting companies for coupons. • Schedules meetings, new hire orientations, coordinate travel and interviews as requested. • Makes photocopies, faxes documents and performs other clerical functions. • Files papers and documents into appropriate employee files. • Prepares new employee files. • Processes mail. • Performs other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: •A bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, OR one to two years experience in the HR field. •Expert proficiency with Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel; familiarity with Microsoft Project and Access a plus; web-savvy. •Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload. •Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. Maintain confidentiality and integrity of the HR department. •Requires prior knowledge of principles and practices of human resources. •Prior experience with an HRIS database preferred. •Consistently reports to work on time prepared to perform duties of position. •Strong organizational and multitasking skills & high attention to detail. •Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills. •Manage administrative responsibilities with enthusiasm and accuracy. •Highly skilled in building and maintaining effective working relationships with management and co-workers. WORKING CONDITIONS: • Occasional overtime •Moderate Business Office Noise (Example: business office with typewriters/printers, cubicle environment, light traffic)     Company: Clipper Wind Power Location: Carpinteria, CA 93013 Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Human Resources Occupations: General/Other: Human Resources Career Level: Entry Level Industry: Energy and Utilities Company: Clipper Wind Power Address: Carpinteria, CA 93013 Referece Code: 162861MON