Human Resources Associate

At Plymouth Rock we care greatly about our team members and want our people to be happier with us than they could be anywhere else. As an HR team, we strive to bring this vision to life through clear communication, thoughtful policies, employee development, and trusted business partnership.

We are currently searching for a dedicated Human Resources Associate to join our team. This individual will play a key role in supporting our department's daily operations. This position requires a detail-oriented individual who is capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously and can maintain a high level of confidentiality. The HR Associate will assist with critical functions throughout all phases of the employee lifecycle. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from a collaborative and skilled team of HR professionals.

This role requires a desire to support our employees from our downtown Boston office four days per week.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.

• Support HR projects and initiatives aimed at improving employee engagement, performance management, and organizational development.

• Provide administrative support to the HR team and identify opportunities for workflow enhancements to processes.

• Assist in the coordination and execution of company events and activities.

• Collaborate with members of the HR team and other departments/vendors on key processes and initiatives

• Assist in the administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other company-sponsored benefits.

• Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits and ensure timely and accurate resolution of issues.

• Support compliance initiatives (e.g. training, policies) as needed.

• Ability to create/leverage reports, and communicate findings to team members.

Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

• 1-2 years of experience in an HR role or related field preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

• Comfortable working individually and as part of a team.

• Customer service experience is a plus.

• Experience with HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems) is a plus.

About the Company

The Plymouth Rock Company and its affiliated group of companies write and manage over $2 billion in personal and commercial auto and homeowner's insurance throughout the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, where we have built an unparalleled reputation for service. We continuously invest in technology, our employees thrive in our empowering environment, and our customers are among the most loyal in the industry. The Plymouth Rock group of companies employs more than 2,000 people and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation holds an A.M. Best rating of "A-/Excellent".

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