HR Associate

Overview:

E.A Buck Financial Services, a rapidly expanding independent financial services firm with dual headquarters in Denver and Honolulu, is actively seeking a motivated individual to join our growing team as an HR Associate. Our professionals specialize in creating tailored retirement strategies using a diverse range of investment and insurance products to meet the unique needs and objectives of our clients. We are looking for an individual with prior experience in a corporate HR department, ideally within the financial services sector. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, a keen desire to learn, and the flexibility to thrive in a dynamic, high-growth professional environment. This position is based out of our Denver office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the onboarding process for new hires while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
• Oversee the benefits enrollment processes and address employee inquiries related to benefit offerings.
• Review timesheets and administer payroll through the ADP platform, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in processing employee salaries, commissions, benefits, and deductions.
• Manage the license renewal process for financial advisors, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with regulatory standards while maintaining accurate records.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries, providing guidance on HR policies and procedures.
• Support recruiting efforts and contribute to the development of an efficient and effective recruitment process.
• Conduct exit interviews to understand the reasons for employee departures and gather valuable insights for organizational improvement.
• Assist in policy formulation, hiring and salary administration.
• Participate in regular meetings with third party service providers, including ADP And Spiff.
• Perform special projects and other general administrative tasks as requested.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred.
• 3-4 years of experience in a Human Resources role, preferably with an investment advisory or FINRA/SEC regulated financial services firm.
• Basic knowledge of securities industry compliance requirements relating to the recruiting, hiring and onboarding of licensed financial services professionals.
• Proficiency in payroll administration with experience coordinating with 3rd party PEO, preferably ADP to process payroll.
• Knowledge and familiarity with employment contracts.
• Advanced MS Office skills.
• Salesforce and Spiff commission software experience a plus.

Additional Expectations:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Rigorous attention to detail.
• Accountable for ensuring results are achieved.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person