Senior Associate, Human Resources

Job Description Summary

For over forty years, HarbourVest has been home to a committed team of professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to deliver impactful solutions to our clients and investing partners. As our global firm grows, we continue to add individuals who seek a collaborative, open-door culture that values diversity and innovative thinking.

In our collegial environment, that’s marked by high energy, you’ll be inspired to grow and thrive. Here, you will be encouraged to build on your strengths and acquire new skills and experiences.

We are committed to fostering an environment of inclusion that promotes mutual respect among all employees. Understanding and valuing these differences optimizes the potential of both the individual and the firm.

This position will be a hybrid work arrangement, which translates to 4 days minimum per week in the office.

The Senior Associate, Human Resources leads recruitment for APAC, including coordinating the recruitment processes. In addition, provide HR business partner advisory and payroll support across APAC. Key duties include leading recruitment mandates with hiring managers and external headhunters (if used), and manage job postings, interviews, pre-employment checks, reference checks, offers and onboarding.

The ideal candidate is someone who has:

High attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written communication

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to manage highly confidential information

Professional image and demonstrate a polished demeanor

Ability to confidently interact with people of all levels, including staff, vendors, and potential candidates

What you will do:

Lead APAC recruitment

Manage recruiting activities in Workday

Manage internal and external job postings

Liaise with recruiting agencies

Conduct reference checks

Conduct onsite/video interviews for entry and mid-level roles

Prepare offer analysis including pulling the appropriate market data match and internal peers

Prepare offer letters and confidential agreements

Process background and credit checks

Draft and edit job descriptions

Facilitate onboarding and off-boarding process of employees

Prepare, coordinate, and conduct new hire orientations

Enter new hire information into (HRIS) Workday

Assist with maintenance of the human resource database (HRIS) Workday

Process, organize, track, and maintain confidential files, records, and data

Provide benefit enrollment support

Complete responsibility of APAC payroll administration which includes liaising with payroll vendors, reviewing of reports, ensuring schedules are met, and oversight of the payroll support function

Provide advice and counsel to all APAC staff members on HR matters.

What you bring:

Experience in recruitment

Ability to use Workday is a must

Great teammate spirit

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Experience

5-7 Years of Human Resources experience in a recruiting capacity required