HR Associate - REMOTE at Abricare, Inc.. . Location: United States. About AbriCare. . AbriCare is a growing personal care services and home health startup delivering Medicaid-based and private pay services. We are building a best-in-class people operation from the ground up — and getting the fundamentals right (onboarding, payroll, data integrity) is critical to our success.. . Position Summary. . The HR Associate is a detail-oriented, process-driven HR professional responsible for supporting the HR department and delivering a seamless onboarding experience at AbriCare. This role owns the onboarding experience from offer acceptance through Day 1 readiness, manages payroll processing in Paylocity, ensures HRIS data accuracy, and supports benefits enrollment for new hires. The HR Associate works closely with the Director of HR Operations and serves as a key resource for HR policy, forms, and regulatory compliance support across the team.. . Key Responsibilities. . Onboarding & New Hire Administration. . . Manage end-to-end onboarding process for all new hires — caregivers and branch staff. . Execute and track background checks, I-9 verification, and other pre-employment requirements. . Collect, review, and organize all new hire forms and documentation for accuracy and completeness. . Serve as the primary point of contact for new hires during the onboarding process. . . Payroll Processing & Administration. . . Process payroll for all employees (full-time, part-time, and variable hour caregivers) in Paylocity (both weekly and bi-weekly pay frequencies).. . Understand and apply federal and state payroll tax requirements; coordinate with payroll tax filings as needed. . Audit payroll registers prior to submission to identify and resolve discrepancies. . Support year-end payroll processes including W-2 preparation and reconciliation. . . HRIS Data Integrity — Paylocity. . . Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee files in Paylocity (personal info, job data, pay rates, benefits elections). . Run standard and ad hoc HR reports from Paylocity to support leadership needs. . Identify and correct data entry errors proactively; maintain data hygiene standards. . Support system configuration updates and workflow improvements in Paylocity as directed. . Ensure accurate data entry for new hires, terminations, pay changes, and status updates in Paylocity. . . Benefits Enrollment Support. . . Guide new hires through benefits enrollment during enrollment period(s). . Track enrollment deadlines and follow up with employees on missing elections. . Coordinate with benefits broker and carriers on enrollment discrepancies or eligibility issues. . Support open enrollment administration annually. . . HR Policy, Compliance & Team Support. . . Maintain and distribute HR forms, policy documents, and employee handbook updates. . Support the Director of HR Operations with regulatory compliance tasks (state labor law postings, I-9 audits, personnel file maintenance). . Respond to employee inquiries on HR policies, payroll, and benefits with accuracy and professionalism. . Assist HR team with special projects, audits, and reporting as needed. . . Minimum Qualifications:. . . Minimum of 2 years of experience in an administrative role required; experience in HR, payroll, or people operations is strongly preferred. Candidates without direct HR experience will be considered if they have at least 2 years of administrative experience and a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources.. . Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. . Demonstrated ability to provide clear, patient, and responsive support to employees, including those with limited technical proficiency. . Strong aptitude for learning new systems, with the ability to navigate and utilize technology efficiently; prior exposure to HR systems (HRIS) is a plus but not required. . High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping. . Strong sense of ownership and accountability with a proactive approach to work. . Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining productivity and accountability. . . Preferred Qualifications:. . . Experience in home health, personal care, or healthcare services. . PHR, SHRM-CP, or FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) designation. . Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field — OR equivalent work experience. . Experience supporting benefits open enrollment. . . What We Offer. . . Competitive base salary. . Medical, dental, vision benefits. . PTO + paid holidays. . Opportunity to build HR infrastructure at a mission-driven startup.
HR Associate - REMOTE at Abricare, Inc.