HR Associate - Military veterans preferred

2025-05-01
Cumming
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


San Diego
California
92101
United States


Position Title: HR Associate

Location: San Diego, CA

Req Id: JR100938

Time Type: Full time

Description:

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

The HR Associate will play a vital role in supporting the Human Resources team with the facilitation of the full employee life cycle processes including onboarding and new hire orientation; performance management; employee relations; compensation planning; open enrollment support; HR compliance reporting requirements, and talent development and management, relocation, offboarding, etc. Come join our team!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Commitment to Company mission and values.
  • Work closely with the HR Business Partners and the functional HR teams in providing high-quality support to the business leadership and individual Team Members.
  • Ensure efficient handling of the onboarding and offboarding processes and maintain compliance with employment laws and regulations regarding files and records of current and former employees.
  • Manage and update employee records, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Ensure confidentiality and security of all employee files and records.
  • Assist with monitoring and handling of inquiries received by the HR department and communicate/escalate issues or concerns to the HR Business Partners.
  • Partnering with the HRIS and other HR colleagues, prepare HR reports and analytics efficiently and accurately.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional HR teams to address employee needs and enhance the overall employee experience.
  • Provide general administrative support to the HR department, including managing correspondence and scheduling meetings.
  • Demonstrate high-quality standards of behavior by demonstrating respect & integrity in the workplace including but not limited to collaboration, effective communication, professional demeanor/appearance, and attendance/presence in meetings and job sites.
  • Assist with special HR projects and initiatives as assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Attendance at work during normal business hours.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of employment laws and regulations to ensure compliance with HR practices.
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy in data management and record-keeping.
  • Proactive problem solver who can anticipate and address HR-related challenges.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
  • A collaborative team player who thrives in a diverse and inclusive work environment.
  • Strong work ethic including initiative and commitment to follow through to completion.
  • A minimum of 3 days per week working onsite at a Cumming Group Office is required.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of relevant experience in human resources, preferably in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Experience: Advanced MS Office skills are required, particularly with PowerPoint and Excel.

Prior experience with Workday is strongly preferred.

Preferred Certification: Professional HR Certification (HRCI, SHRM-SCP, PHR) is preferred.

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Cumming Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.


The salary range for this full-time role is $66,600.00-$84,333.34 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.

In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Medical
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program


About_Us:

At Cumming Group, we are passionate about helping our clients execute large-scale, complex projects on-time and within budget. Our project and cost-management services are specifically tailored to each client’s needs and add meaningful value at every step of a project’s development.

Drawing on deep expertise in the communities and sectors we serve, we anticipate and solve problems, deliver solutions, and drive results. Since opening our doors in 1996, Cumming Group has grown to 50+ offices globally, and is now home to more than 1,950 team members – including many of the brightest minds in the industry.

Learn more about what a great organization we are at https://www.linkedin.com/company/cumming-group/about/

Cumming Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.





Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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