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People Operations Associate

RochesterFull-time$70k2026-10-14 → 2026-11-11
On-site

Core

Supporting frontline employees by overseeing HR processes, policy implementation, compliance, and real-time issue resolution to foster a positive workplace culture.

Role type

HR Operations Associate (Employee Relations & Lifecycle)

Builds

Employee experience and operational HR processes for Via's local team and Central Region services

Domain

Public transportation technology

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Employee lifecycle management, workers' compensation claims, employee relations, payroll administration, benefits administration, union relations, employment law knowledge, stakeholder liaison

Preferred skills

Union experience, adaptability, process improvement

Technologies

HRIS systems, payroll platforms, benefits administration tools

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle processes (onboarding/offboarding), handle workers' compensation and unemployment claims, lead employee engagement initiatives, support payroll and benefits administration, partner on recruiting efforts, lead sensitive employee relations matters including terminations, represent the company at external events, collaborate with central HR teams on process improvements