HR Associate at The Old Globe in San Diego, CA 92101

Job description

• Salary Range
• $30.00 - $34.00 Hourly
• Position Type
• Full Time
• The Old Globe, the Tony Award-winning regional theatre located in the heart of San Diego's beautiful Balboa Park, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Associate for a full-time, benefited position. Reporting to and working closely with the Director of Human Resources, the HR Associate will play a key role in supporting the administrative, operational, and technological functions of the HR department, helping ensure an effective, compliant, and positive employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Assists in execution of core HR functions including onboarding, offboarding, employee records, and compliance documentation.
• Assist in maintenance and further development of HRIS platform, currently Paycom, (e.g., employee data updates, report generation, system audits.)
• Support payroll coordination and benefits administration using digital tools and employer portals.
• Coordinate training programs and track completion using learning management systems (LMS).
• Maintain and optimize applicant tracking systems (ATS) and assist with recruitment workflows.
• Run reports and analyze HR metrics and provide actionable insights.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local labor regulations.
• Run reports to aid in requested reporting, including for grants and compliance reporting.
• Draft, edit, and maintain HR documents including policies, employee handbook updates, job descriptions, offer letters, and internal communications.
• Assist in policy development and ensure written materials are consistent, accurate, and legally compliant.
• Respond to employee inquiries and support a positive employee experience.
• Other duties as assigned
• Automate HR processes using HRIS technology and creating processing to streamline activity.
• Build and manage digital forms and workflows for employee surveys, onboarding, and employee information collection.
• Track employee data, onboarding workflows, compliance checklists, and HR project management dashboards.
• Create, edit, and manage fillable HR documents, PDFs, and e-signature workflows using Adobe Acrobat as needed.
• Maintain organized and secure digital filing systems for employee records and compliance documentation.
• Generate reports and dashboards from HR data systems to support decision-making and audits.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, HR operations, HR technology, or a related administrative function.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms, payroll systems, and other HR technology (Paycom strongly preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software; strong skills in Word and Excel required
• Experience working with digital form building tools (such as Adobe Acrobat, Fillout, or Airtable)
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Strong administrative, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact comfortably with staff, patrons, and vendors.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism, with a commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Adaptability to manage multiple priorities, learn new technologies, and navigate changing processes in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work varied schedules, including occasional evenings or weekends as needed.

Skills

Preferred

• Paycom strongly preferred

Benefits

• Pay Rate: Hourly range is $30.00-$34.00. This is a full-time, non-exempt, onsite position with benefits including 401(k) after first year employment. Must be able to pass applicable background check. Multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.