Human Resources Associate

Full time Regular Employment at W. M. Keck Observatory

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Summary

Join Our Team as a Human Resources Associate at W. M. Keck Observatory in Waimea, HI! Are you passionate about Human Resources and eager to contribute your expertise to a diverse range of activities? If so, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity.

Why Choose W.M. Keck Observatory:

Competitive starting salary ranging from $25.26 to $27.48 per hour. Generous benefits package, including 4 weeks of annual paid vacation A robust 8% 403(b) employer contribution (with a 4% employee contribution) Dependent Tuition Assistance. Comprehensive, fully-paid employee health insurance Join a dedicated team working on the frontiers of astronomy.

About W.M. Keck Observatory:

Located on Hawaii's Maunakea, W.M. Keck Observatory offers astronomers a unique vantage point to explore the universe, all while respecting the deep cultural significance of this site to the indigenous Native Hawaiian community. Our twin telescopes are at the forefront of astronomical research and provide invaluable insights into the cosmos. At Keck, we are committed to service, stewardship, and community engagement. Join us, and become an integral part of our mission.

A Day in the Life of a Human Resources Associate:

The Human Resources Associate plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive support to both the HR and Finance teams. The primary responsibilities include maintaining the accuracy and integrity of employee and finance data, conducting audits, and responding to inquiries related to HR and Finance. The associate collaborates with internal teams and external partners, as it relates to payroll, including the processing of payroll related matters. They also handle confidential personnel records, participate in data integrity audits, and support recruitment and onboarding processes. Additionally, the associate contributes to administrative tasks in benefit programs, compensation reporting, and overall compliance in HR and Finance. Overall, the role involves a diverse range of activities aimed at enhancing collaboration, communication, and problem resolution within the HR and Finance functions.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Five (5) years’ experience of supporting human resources operations. Equivalent education, such as an associate degree in business administration or related field, may be substituted for one-to-one-year professional experience.

• Demonstrated proficiency using business productivity tools and applications including Excel, Word and Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and other cloud-based office applications such as SharePoint.

• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn human resources information systems, payroll processing, and similar computer applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Hawaii State and Federal labor laws and related regulatory compliance.

About W. M. Keck Observatory

The W. M. Keck Observatory operates two 10-meter optical/infrared telescopes on the summit of Maunakea on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. The twin telescopes feature a suite of advanced instruments including imagers, multi-object spectrographs, high-resolution spectrographs, integral-field spectroscopy and a world-leading laser guide star adaptive optics system which cancels out much of the interference caused by Earth’s turbulent atmosphere. The Observatory is a private 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and a scientific partnership of the California Institute of Technology, the University of California and NASA.