Human Resources Associate

We are seeking a versatile and detail-oriented HR Associate to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive support across multiple HR functions, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. This role requires a proactive individual with strong organizational skills who can handle multiple responsibilities and act as a reliable backup for key HR activities.

The individual in this role will report to the Manager of Benefits and Compensation, within the Human Resources Division.

This role is primarily remote but will require some work onsite at our Woburn, MA office to support a variety of in-person meetings, trainings, and activities.

What you will do: 

Benefits Support and Leave Administration:

• Assist in administering employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other company-sponsored benefits.
• Assist employees with benefits-related inquiries and issues, providing clear and accurate information.
• Assist in coordination of open enrollment periods and ensure timely communication of benefits information to employees.
• Liaise with benefits providers to resolve any issues and ensure the smooth operation of benefits programs.
• Assist in the administration of employee leave, including tracking leave requests, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements, and providing support to employees throughout the leave process.

Recruiting Support:

• Backup for scheduling interviews and coordinating the recruitment process.
• Support internship hiring, including reviewing resumes, scheduling interviews, and making offers.
• Potentially manage and report on monthly recruiting metrics to track and improve hiring processes.
• Engage in candidate sourcing activities when time permits to build a robust talent pipeline.

General HR Support:

• Provide support for the onboarding process to ensure a seamless experience for new hires. This includes participation in new hire presentations and assigning new hire training.
• Conduct regular check-ins with new hires to ensure their successful integration into the company.
• Work collaboratively with teammates to create content and distribute monthly HR newsletter to keep employees informed.
• Assist with the organization and execution of onsite events that require additional support, such as all-hands meetings and employee events.
• Perform accurate and timely data entry into the ADP system to maintain up-to-date employee records.
• Perform additional administrative tasks as assigned.

You will need: 

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years related work experience.
• Prior experience in leave administration is highly preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, preferably ADP.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Proactive and able to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance for which U.S. citizenship is required by the DoD.

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.

STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist@str.us and provide your contact info.

Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.