Human Resources Associate

Company Description:

Raftelis partners with local governments and utilities to solve their most complex challenges. Over the last year, we've worked with more than 700 organizations across the full spectrum of management consulting, from finance and strategic planning to technology, communications, organizational assessment, and executive recruitment.

We’re proud to share that Raftelis has been certified as a Great Place to Work®! 93% of our employees say it is a great place to work, compared to 57% of employees at a typical US-based company. As one of our employees said, “at Raftelis, we maintain a great balance between hard work and allowing staff to focus on their lives outside of work. We also have a strong culture where people genuinely care about each other, and leadership is committed to doing what's best for both our employees and the firm”.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Human Resources Associate to join our collaborative HR team. Reporting directly to the Human Resources Manager, this role is essential in shaping the employee experience by driving our recruiting efforts, facilitating seamless onboarding, and managing core HR administrative operations. The ideal candidate is passionate about finding top talent; additionally, they take pride in ensuring new team members are fully supported and positioned for success from their first day.

This position is hybrid, meaning the HR Associate can work remotely up to 2 days per week and three days in the Charlotte office. Raftelis is located in uptown Charlotte, and parking is paid for by Raftelis.

The HR Associate will be the fourth member of the HR team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Recruiting and Talent Acquisition: Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, including drafting position descriptions, publishing roles on job boards, screening initial candidate resumes, and actively coordinating interview schedules to ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Onboarding and Integration: Facilitate comprehensive onboarding programs for new hires; specifically, ensure all paperwork, system access requests, and introductory training schedules are completed efficiently to create a welcoming and organized day-one environment.
• HR Administration and Compliance: Maintain accurate employee personnel files, manage offboarding administrative protocols, and support ongoing compliance with federal and state employment regulations.
• Employee Support: Serve as a reliable, approachable point of contact for routine employee inquiries regarding daily HR policies and administrative processes, as well as draft internal communications.
• Culture: Support various HR initiatives that build and cultivate culture, including participation in inclusion efforts.
• Leadership Support: Provide administrative and operational support to the Vice President of Human Resources and the Human Resources Manager on strategic departmental initiatives and special projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• 1-3 years of dedicated Human Resources experience, with demonstrated emphasis on full-cycle recruiting and employee onboarding.
• Exceptional organizational skills paired with meticulous attention to detail.
• Familiarity and comfort with AI tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, maintaining a professional and approachable demeanor when collaborating with team members at all levels.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential personnel information with the utmost discretion.

Preferences:

• Hands-on experience navigating and optimizing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), particularly Breezy.
• Prior experience coordinating HR administrative operations within a professional services, consulting, or local government environment.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. We will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Rewards:

Working for a values-based organization focused on growth with an exceptional reputation in its industry, employees receive competitive compensation, generous bonus structure and excellent benefits that include:

• 100% company-paid employee medical (HSA plan) and 50% company-paid dependent medical coverage and dental benefits
• Health Savings Account
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discretionary paid time off program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Long-Term care benefits
• Pet insurance
• Hybrid work schedule (three days in the office and two days remote)

The salary range for the HR Associate position is $60k to $80k. Compensation depends on education and experience.

Additional Information:

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. Raftelis uses E-VERIFY. Raftelis is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and our sincere belief in the dignity of each employee, it is our policy to prohibit discrimination or harassment based on of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, parental status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition, including but not limited to lactation, age, disability, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, volunteer rescue squad worker status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Raftelis is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. To request an  accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Allison Harllee, Human Resources Manager at 704-269-2536.

To learn more about Raftelis and apply, please visit www.raftelis.com.