Human Resources Associate (Tampa)
The HR Operations Associate is an entry-level, full-time onsite role based in Tampa, responsible for supporting the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, payroll support, and compliance. This position requires bilingual fluency in English and Spanish and offers broad exposure to HR operations, employee relations, and administrative functions, ideal for early-career professionals seeking comprehensive HR experience.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, HR & Recruitment.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Join our client as an early-career HR professional supporting day-to-day HR operations and the full employee lifecycle. You will work onsite to support recruitment, onboarding, compliance, benefits administration, payroll support, and general HR/office administration.
- Support recruitment activities: screening, coordinating interviews, and reference/background checks
- Draft offer letters and prepare onboarding and offboarding documentation
- Maintain accurate employee records and organized HR files
- Assist with benefits enrollment, open enrollment activities, and leave administration
- Support payroll-related administrative tasks and basic payroll documentation
- Respond to employee inquiries and escalate HR concerns appropriately
- Assist with policy updates, employee handbook maintenance, and compliance documentation
- Coordinate office administration tasks: meetings, travel, supplies, and vendor interactions
- Support basic accounting entries and invoice processing in collaboration with finance
- Handle confidential employee information with discretion and professionalism
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- 0–3 years of HR, HR operations, administration, or HR support experience
- Fluent in English and Spanish — MANDATORY
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel experience required — formulas and pivot tables)
- Familiarity with basic payroll, HR documentation, and accounting principles
- Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally
- HR or Office Administration certification is a plus
- Experience with macros, Power BI, or HRIS systems is a plus
Preferred / Nice to Have
- Prior experience in benefits administration or leave management
- Exposure to HR compliance in a Florida environment
- Internship or hands-on experience supporting recruitment and onboarding
Location & Schedule
- Location: Onsite — Tampa Palms, FL
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, full-time, permanent
- Experience level: Entry / early-career (0–3 years)
Salary & Benefits
- Estimated base: $64,092 per year (estimated)
- This role offers broad exposure to recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, HR compliance, employee relations, payroll support, office operations, and finance/vendor coordination — an excellent position to build a foundation in HR operations.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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