HR Associate

Started in 2016, FreedomCare is a Healthcare company that is innovating and revolutionizing the way home care is delivered.  We bring dignity and support to patients needing care in their homes and to the caregivers who care for them.  We’re the largest consumer-directed home care agency in NY State, and are continually expanding our areas of focus  including operations in other states and tech-based innovations.    

We pride ourselves on our values which drive the level of care that we deliver to our patients:  

• Here For You (An attitude of service, empathy, and availability)  
• Own It (Drive and ownership)  
• Do the Right Thing (High integrity)  
• Be Positive (Great attitude and a can-do positive approach to challenges)  

Join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of others! We are looking for an HR Associate for our People & Culture team.

This is a hybrid role that requires a partial commute into our main office in New York or the FreedomCare hub closest to you.

Department & Position Overview:

The HR Associate will be an intricate part of the People Business Partner team at FreedomCare.  This role will support and learn many aspects of the People Business Partner/HR/ER work while collaborating to drive processes and support a great culture as we continue to grow and evolve.   

Everyday You Will:

This role will touch all aspects of administrative support for the People Business Partners, helping to drive timely, effective HR collaboration and a positive work environment. Including the following, but not limited to: 

• Own the maintenance of our electronic employee files  
• Conduct exit interviews and package highlights 
• Support activities during merit and promotions cycles as needed 
• Manage and prepare and send offboarding emails 
• Provide follow-up on issues and provide outreach to internal client groups as needed 
• Prepare drafts of severance/separation agreements 
• Coordinate documentation for immigration needs 
• Initiate updates on the People Business Partner SharePoint sites 
• Schedule meetings with internal stakeholders 
• Work on various projects  

Ideal Candidate Will Possess:  

• Minimum 2-4 years' experience working in a Human Resources function; minimum 5 years of total work experience 
• Bachelor’s degree preferred 
• Solid working experience anticipating next steps and taking initiative to get work done. 
• Solid working or advanced knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint and Canva a plus 
• Possess a working knowledge and understanding of HR practices  
• Must be highly organized to give proper attention to all items that require attention 
• Must be flexibility with the ability to switch gears based on business need  
• Ability to take initiative and follow through after initial delegation 
• Ability to prioritize conflicting deliverables 
• Must be able to clearly communicate (live, virtually and in writing) to a wide variety of groups 
• Ability to be proactive on process flow and work to desired outcomes 
• Curious, humble, excited to learn and contribute in a team environment