HR Associate

Foundation Partners

. Report to the Head of HR . Prepare monthly payroll inputs for the UK and US, including time off and pension changes . Build payroll provider reports in Excel or Google Sheets . Own end-to-end onboarding after candidate

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report to the Head of HR
Prepare monthly payroll inputs for the UK and US, including time off and pension changes
Build payroll provider reports in Excel or Google Sheets
Own end-to-end onboarding after candidate acceptance, including welcome emails, equipment, system access, early check-ins and hiring-manager updates
Improve the onboarding process over time
Maintain accurate data across country-specific HR and payroll platforms
Run HR systems reports as needed
Run contractor pre-clearance, set up contracts and flag discrepancies
Manage expense reimbursements and collaborate with Finance
Handle US state and city tax registrations and UK administration
Maintain the Notion handbook by formatting pages, refreshing content and creating new pages
Help run engagement surveys and retreats
Support wider people projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–3 years' work experience, ideally including time in HR, recruitment, payroll or a closely related admin role
Strong attention to detail and accuracy with data
Confident in Excel or Google Sheets
Organised and able to manage several deadlines at once
Clear, friendly communication with colleagues at every level
A real interest in HR as a career
Experience as a recruiting or HR assistant, ideally at a foundation, charity or large nonprofit
Payroll or accounting experience
Use of HR or payroll systems such as Deel, Gusto or Paychex
Experience building tools or automating tasks with AI, especially Claude
Interest in nonprofit work and the causes the client supports

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work arrangement
Collaborative international team environment
Opportunity to build a long-term career in people operations
Exposure to payroll, HR systems, compliance, onboarding and employee experience projects
Opportunity to take on more responsibility over time
Freedom to improve the onboarding process
Support for professional development toward an HR Manager or People Partner role