HR Associate Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a HR Associate includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Communicating with potential job candidates.
  • Contacting candidate references and verifying education listings.
  • Managing HR records including, résumés, applicant logs, and employee forms.
  • Explaining employee benefits.
  • Responding to HR-related queries within the company.
  • Maintaining employee confidentiality.
  • Assisting with the distribution of training material.
  • Issuing employment contracts and verifying completion.
  • Issuing new employees with enrollment documents.
  • Conducting employee orientations.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of HR Associate duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific HR Associate roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.


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