[Remote] Human Resources Associate

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ocean Associates, Inc. is a government contracting firm specializing in fisheries and oceanographic staff augmentation. They are seeking an experienced Human Resources Associate to handle various HR responsibilities including hiring, employee benefits administration, compliance with federal and state laws, and payroll oversight for their 150-employee organization.ResponsibilitiesResearch various compliance requirements for all states (approximately 30) in which OAI has employees, including areas of employment law, employment tax law, workers compensation, ADA, medical and family leave, employee benefits, state registrations, federal government contracting requirements, etcVerify OAI’s compliance with Federal (including government contracting) and state requirements. Work with the Director of Finance to set up appropriate processes, payments, and reporting to ensure continued complianceEnsure compliance with pay transparency laws, last paycheck laws, pay data reports, EITC notices, etcWork with OAI’s insurance broker to select benefit plansRespond to employee questions regarding leave accommodations, benefits, workplace issues, workplace injuriesWork with employees, project managers, insurance companies (WC or personal), etc., to ensure best possible outcomes for employee leave, injury, or illnessTrack requirements for, prepare, and submit reports including EEOC, VETS, PCORI, 5500, OEWS, OSHA, etcReview employee training requirements. Prepare, and/or select and preview training materials. Track, document, and maintain records on employee compliance with various policies and trainingMonitor and report on any HR procedures with legal requirementsUpdate, add to, and modify, as needed Employee Manual and other necessary or desirable company policiesWork with company Program Managers to update and modify, telework agreements for all employeesOther administrative tasks as neededSkillsBachelors in business, HR, social sciences or related fieldKnowledge of Federal and state labor lawAbility to develop custom reports and prepare statistical and narrative reportsOrganizational skills which enable tracking and meeting specific deadlinesStrong interpersonal and communication skillsExperience in diverse HR dutiesSupport Business Development as neededStrong writing skillsExperience with Project Management software (Unanet) and Payroll software (ADP)Certifications (e.g., PHR/SPHR) is nice-to-haveBenefitsThis is a full-time position with excellent benefits**.**Company OverviewOAI provides professional consulting services to government organizations, the private sector, academia, and UN agencies. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.oceanassoc.com/.