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. HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer. 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