HR Assistant - West, South-Central, & Southeast Regions (Remote)

About Patriot Growth Insurance Services : Founded in 2019, Patriot Growth Insurance Services (Patriot) is a growth-focused national insurance services firm that partners with employee benefits and property and casualty agencies across the United States. Patriot is ranked as the 24th largest broker in the U.S. by Business Insurance and has been named to the 2023 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies. With more than 2,100 employees operating in 170 locations across 48 states, Patriot's collaborative model delivers resources and strategic support to its agencies. Patriot creates true alignment with its partner agencies, and its operating philosophy fosters enhanced career opportunities for its dedicated and professional team. We are committed to working with like-minded individuals who share our vision of creating an insurance agency focused on operational excellence and a relentless pursuit of growth.

Position Overview : We are seeking an experienced administrative/human resource professional comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, to join our rapidly growing human resources team as a Human Resources Assistant (HRA) and provide HR support for the West, South-Central & Southeast Regions. In this position you will support all aspects of the HR functions that support our people, including administrative support, data management, employee communication and engagement, and support of the strategic execution for those employees in the West, South-Central and Southeast regions. This is a fast paced, high change environment, so candidates must be comfortable and capable of learning new skills, systems, processes & procedures, and shifting to new ways of thinking and doing as may be needed.

Work location : This position is a full-time, fully remote, hourly, non-exempt position. The position will report to our Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Human Resources (HR) for the West, South-Central, and Southeast regions. Our preference is for qualified candidates who currently reside in either the Central, Mountain, or Pacific U.S. time zones.

Professional Responsibilities :

• Assist in preparing, organizing and maintaining documentation related to HR activities, including employee records, contracts, and legal documents
• Assist in new hire Onboarding activities (administering UKG onboarding, background checks, I-9 completion) and Offboarding departing employees
• Assist in drafting communications, announcements, and FAQs to keep employees informed about developments, changes, and timelines
• Coordinate meetings and communication material between HR team and employees
• Assist in always ensuring HR compliance
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of data to support HR decision-making
• Utilize UKG (HR platform) and other relevant HR software to track and manage employee information and timely changes
• Collaborate with HR teams to address employee concerns, facilitate integration efforts as needed, and promote a positive employee experience during transition periods
• Monitor progress, identify issues, and propose solutions to ensure successful onboarding

Qualifications and Requirements :

• Bachelor of Science degree in a Human Resources or a Business-related field
• 1-4 years of relevant work experience in a human resources or professional administrative environment
• Working knowledge of HR systems and technology, with UKG experience preferred
• General knowledge of basic HR Laws and applications is preferred
• Practical experience or strong knowledge of California labor regulations is preferred
• Proficient with use of Microsoft Office Suite tools, as well as Adobe and DocuSign
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral)
• Client focused, detail-oriented, trustworthy, and self sufficient
• Ability to interact and collaborate with employees at all levels
• Strong organizational, negotiating, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive, conflicting priorities in a timely manner
• Ability to travel to partner agency offices as needed (minimal)
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now and in the future

Why Patriot Growth Insurance Services: We offer the opportunity to be a part of one of the fastest-growing insurance companies since its inception. We strive to create a flexible and collaborative environment for our employees, and our goal is to provide enhanced career opportunities for our dedicated and professional team. In addition to a competitive salary, we provide a comprehensive health and welfare program to employees, family members and domestic partners. Employees are eligible for benefits coverage the first of the month following 30 days of employment. We offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) and Commuter Transit Programs
• Company paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Group Term Life
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid holidays
• Personalized PTO
• 401 (k)

Salary Range : The compensation range for this position is an hourly rate of $21.63/hour to $26.44/hour, which equates to a starting base salary of $45,000 to $55,000, depending on experience.

*A wide salary range is posted for this position, and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the required state pay transparency law. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. There is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.

Patriot Growth Insurance Services is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Patriot makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO and DE&I Policy located on our website at www.patriotgis.com .