[Remote] HR Associate
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Anzu Partners is an investment firm focusing on breakthrough industrial, clean tech, and life sciences technologies. They are seeking a junior-level HR Associate to support payroll delivery and broader HR operations within a collaborative investment firm environment.
Responsibilities
- Support end-to-end payroll processing for multiple entities and employee types (salaried, hourly, temporary)
- Validate payroll actions including time entries, hires, terminations, salary adjustments, and benefit changes
- Assist with pre- and post-payroll audits to ensure accuracy and help resolve discrepancies
- Serve as a responsive point of contact for payroll-related inquiries
- Maintain and update payroll and HRIS data with strong attention to detail
- Ensure payroll processes comply with federal, state, and local regulations
- Support setup and maintenance of payroll tax accounts and filings
- Assist in preparation of payroll data for reporting, audits, and reconciliations
- Assist with ad-hoc reporting for regulatory, grant, or audit purposes
- Support benefit integration and reconciliation across payroll systems
- Validate benefit deductions and coordinate data accuracy with carriers and platforms
- Assist with 401(k) contribution reviews, eligibility checks, and plan reporting
- Streamline payroll workflows through automation and documentation
- Document payroll and HR policies and procedures
- Participate in cross-functional People Operations projects
Skills
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- 1–3 years of experience in HR operations
- Hands-on experience with modern payroll/HRIS systems (e.g., Rippling, Zenefits, ADP, Paylocity)
- Proficiency in Excel and ChatGPT/automation tools
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a supportive, team-based environment
- Exposure to multi-state payroll processing
- Experience with benefits administration and 401(k) processes
- Previous work in a growing company, startup, or professional services environment
- Interest in learning about venture capital, technology, and portfolio operations
Benefits
- 401(k) contribution reviews, eligibility checks, and plan reporting
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