NERA Associate - Human Capital Operations (White Plains, NY/NYC)

Company:NERA

Description:

Since 1961, NERA (https://www.nera.com) has provided unparalleled guidance on the most important market, legal, and regulatory questions of the day. Our work has shaped industries and policy around the world. Our field-leading experts and deep experience allow us to provide rigorous analysis, reliable expert testimony, and data-powered policy recommendations for the world’s leading law firms and corporations as well as regulators and governments. Our experience, integrity, and economic ingenuity mean clients can depend on us in the face of their biggest economic and financial challenges.

We are looking for an Associate to join our Human Capital Operations team in our White Plains, NY (preferred) or New York City office.

If you enjoy building expertise, solving operational challenges, providing exceptional employee service, and contributing to a collaborative team, we’d like to hear from you.

This position supports critical employee lifecycle processes, ensuring seamless onboarding, offboarding, payroll coordination, background investigation management, and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• 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 and respond to payroll-related inquiries

• Maintain and audit employee data within HRIS systems to ensure accuracy and compliance

• Serve as a resource for employee benefits inquiries

• Successful candidates will have opportunities to take ownership of projects, contribute to process improvements, and develop expertise

• Ad hoc projects, as needed

Qualifications:

This role is well-suited for individuals early in their Human Capital careers, as well as experienced professionals seeking a hands-on operational role within a collaborative and supportive environment.

• BA/BS in related field or equivalent relevant work experience gained through prior human resources, operations, or administrative roles in similarly fast-paced environments

• 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 with confidentiality

• Experience managing multiple priorities with minimal supervision

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems, Workday experience a plus

• Willing to travel as necessary between New York City and White Plains for collaboration

This hybrid role offers a competitive annual salary, comprehensive benefits package, and performance-based incentives.

The applicable base salary for this role is $80,000 – $85,000 per year and bonus eligible.
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The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.​

NERA’s clients value our ability to apply and communicate state-of-the-art approaches clearly and convincingly, our commitment to delivering unbiased findings, and our reputation for quality and independence. Our clients rely on the integrity and skills of our unparalleled team of economists, backed by the resources and reliability of one of the world’s largest economic consultancies. NERA serves clients from more than 25 offices across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. NERA provides an environment in which dedication to client and project success, individual professional development, and fun are at the forefront. The work environment is collegial, and there are numerous opportunities to learn and connect with staff at all levels.

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Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit corporate.marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

As part of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) Management Consulting, NERA Economic Consulting (http://www.nera.com/) is a global firm of experts dedicated to applying economic, finance, and quantitative principles to complex business and legal challenges. For half a century, NERA's economists have been creating strategies, studies, reports, expert testimony, and policy recommendations for government authorities and the world's leading law firms and corporations. We bring academic rigor, objectivity, and real world industry experience to bear on issues arising from competition, regulation, public policy, strategy, finance, and litigation.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.