HR Operations Associate (Entry-Level, On-Site)

Fasteners Direct – Webster, NY

Are you early in your career and hungry to grow?

This is not a sit-back-and-take-notes kind of role.

This is a hands-on, fast-moving opportunity to learn how an HR department really operates - from the inside - while working directly with leadership.

No prior HR experience required.

What matters most:

• Energy
• Ownership
• Curiosity
• Willingness to learn
• Comfort with technology

If you want a launchpad - not just a job - keep reading.

Why This Role Is Different

When this opportunity was shared with HR leaders, they described it as:

• "A smart way to bring fresh talent into HR with real mentorship."
• "The kind of environment that truly fosters growth."
• "Exactly what early-career professionals need to build strong foundations."

You won't be stuck doing repetitive tasks.

You'll learn:

• How policies are built
• How employee issues are handled
• How payroll and benefits coordination works
• How HR systems actually run
• How modern teams use AI to move faster and smarter

You'll be supported - but you'll also be challenged.

What This Role Is Really About

This is a growth role.

You will help keep HR initiatives organized, moving, and executed well.

You'll track tasks.
Follow up on deadlines.
Organize information.
Summarize findings.
Help prepare documents and presentations.
Support surveys and training initiatives.

But more importantly -

You'll learn how to think like an HR operator.

The work you do will directly impact employee experience and how our organization grows.

AI & Technology

We actively use AI tools to improve speed, clarity, and efficiency.

You do NOT need prior AI experience.

But you do need curiosity.

We will teach you how to:

• Use AI to draft documents
• Improve communication clarity
• Organize ideas faster
• Increase professional output

If learning modern workflows excites you, this will give you a real advantage long term.

Pace & Environment

Our environment moves quickly.

Meetings are fast.
Priorities shift.
Real problems get solved in real time.

If that excites you more than it intimidates you - you'll thrive here.

If you prefer slow-paced, highly repetitive work - this may not be the right fit.

In 6–12 Months, The Right Person Will:

• Run internal surveys independently
• Draft and refine HR communications
• Coordinate training initiatives
• Be trusted to independently drive HR initiatives from start to finish
• Take on increasing responsibility based on performance

Growth here is earned - and supported.

What We're Looking For

You might be a fit if you are:

• Early in your career (0–2 years experience)
• Highly organized
• Reliable and detail-oriented
• Comfortable learning new technology
• Coachable and open to feedback
• Motivated by growth and responsibility
• Comfortable speaking up in meetings and asking questions.

You don't need to know everything.

You do need to want to grow.

Work Environment

• Full on-site role in Webster, NY
• Collaborative, people-focused workplace
• Direct mentorship and hands-on learning

Compensation & Benefits

• $23–$26 per hour based on experience and demonstrated capability
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and bonus PTO
• Performance bonuses
• Growth by Sharing

If you're looking for a place to build real skills, work hard, and grow quickly - we'd love to hear from you.