NERA Associate – Human Capital Operations

Marsh McLennan

NERA Associate in Human Capital Operations managing employee onboarding and payroll processes. Seeking candidates to ensure compliance and contribute to a collaborative team.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate employee on-boarding and off-boarding processes
Manage the end-to-end background investigation process for new hires
Assist in new employee orientations
Maintain I-9 and E-Verify system data
Process weekly payroll for non-exempt employees
Respond to payroll-related inquiries
Maintain and audit employee data within HRIS systems
Serve as a resource for employee benefits inquiries

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS in related field or equivalent relevant work experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities
Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive information confidentially
Experience managing multiple priorities with minimal supervision
Proficient in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems, Workday experience a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Performance-based incentives
Health and welfare benefits
Tuition assistance
401K savings and other retirement programs
Employee assistance programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingbackground investigationI-9 maintenanceE-Verify system data managementHRIS systems managementemployee data auditingemployee benefits administration

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationrelationship buildingattention to detailorganizational abilitiesconfidentialityprioritizationindependence