HR Associate

We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Human Resources Associate to join our growing team. This individual will play a key role in supporting day-to-day HR operations, employee engagement initiatives, and talent management efforts. The ideal candidate will bring 1-3 years of HR experience, demonstrate cultural competence, and possess bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English to effectively support our diverse workforce.

Client Details

We are a mission-driven global non-profit organization committed to advancing social impact through education, advocacy, and community empowerment. With teams across multiple countries, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are foundational to our work and workplace.

Description

• Support full-cycle recruitment efforts including posting jobs, screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and coordinating onboarding activities.

• Serve as a first point of contact for employee inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, and processes, providing timely and accurate responses.

• Maintain HRIS data integrity by entering employee information, processing updates, and generating reports.

• Assist with the planning and implementation of employee engagement, wellness, and recognition programs.

• Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and international labor regulations and organizational policies.

• Prepare documentation for employee lifecycle changes (e.g., promotions, terminations, leaves of absence).

• Support initiatives related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) across the organization.

• Collaborate with global HR team members on cross-functional projects and initiatives.

• Translate HR documents and communications into Spanish as needed and assist with interpretation during employee meetings.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• 1-3 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in a non-profit or mission-driven environment (non- essential).

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English (written and verbal) highly desirable but not essential.

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• High level of discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively across diverse teams and cultures.

• Familiarity with HR systems (e.g., ADP, Paycom, BambooHR, or similar platforms) a plus.

• Experienced with working in multiple timezones, APAC, LATAM, Europe etc.

Job Offer

• Highly competitive hourly rate
• Medical, dental, vision benefits provided from day 1
• Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm
• Hybrid 2/3 days on site
• Fantastic company culture
• A wonderful opportunity to further develop HR skills in a global setting
• 6 month contractual position with exposure to other departments and possible extension

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.