[Remote] HR Associate

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Anzu Partners is an investment firm focusing on breakthrough industrial, clean tech, and life sciences technologies. They are seeking a junior-level HR Associate to support payroll delivery and broader HR operations within a collaborative investment firm environment.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end payroll processing for multiple entities and employee types (salaried, hourly, temporary)
• Validate payroll actions including time entries, hires, terminations, salary adjustments, and benefit changes
• Assist with pre- and post-payroll audits to ensure accuracy and help resolve discrepancies
• Serve as a responsive point of contact for payroll-related inquiries
• Maintain and update payroll and HRIS data with strong attention to detail
• Ensure payroll processes comply with federal, state, and local regulations
• Support setup and maintenance of payroll tax accounts and filings
• Assist in preparation of payroll data for reporting, audits, and reconciliations
• Assist with ad-hoc reporting for regulatory, grant, or audit purposes
• Support benefit integration and reconciliation across payroll systems
• Validate benefit deductions and coordinate data accuracy with carriers and platforms
• Assist with 401(k) contribution reviews, eligibility checks, and plan reporting
• Streamline payroll workflows through automation and documentation
• Document payroll and HR policies and procedures
• Participate in cross-functional People Operations projects

Skills

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 1–3 years of experience in HR operations
• Hands-on experience with modern payroll/HRIS systems (e.g., Rippling, Zenefits, ADP, Paylocity)
• Proficiency in Excel and ChatGPT/automation tools
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a supportive, team-based environment
• Exposure to multi-state payroll processing
• Experience with benefits administration and 401(k) processes
• Previous work in a growing company, startup, or professional services environment
• Interest in learning about venture capital, technology, and portfolio operations

Benefits

• 401(k) contribution reviews, eligibility checks, and plan reporting

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