HR Associate (Remote)

Austin, Texas

Portoro – HQ Operations /Full Time/ Remote

HR Associate

Who we are

Portoro is a branded, tech-enabled property management company for premium vacation rental homes in top-tier leisure destinations. Portoro curates a select network of homes that provide guests with more consistency in quality and service and more diversity in experiences. We are raising the bar for the 100+ billion-dollar short-term rental industry. 

What we are looking for

A highly organized, driven, and resourceful HR Associate who will be responsible for supporting People and HR-related activities effectively and efficiently, ensuring a best-in class experience for all employees. This person will serve as the first point of contact for all HR inquiries across the organization, including, but not limited to, time and attendance, payroll, benefits, onboarding, offboarding, and reporting/ analytics. The ideal candidate has a customer-first mindset, high emotional intelligence, and is passionate about creating an inclusive and positive work environment. 

What you’ll do

Provide day-to-day HR support across all departments and teams, including recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, reporting, benefits administration, and other related people tasks

Own the entire payroll process, including submitting bi-weekly and semi-monthly employee payrolls, processing reimbursements, and paying independent contractors and other third-party vendors

Assist employees with their payroll questions and issues

Support recruitment activities including creating job descriptions, screening candidates, supporting the offer process, and liaising with hiring managers 

Oversee and maintain the time and attendance system for all setups, reporting, auditing, and functionality for employees and managers

Coordinate and execute employee onboarding, conduct new hire orientation sessions, and ensure that new employees have all the tools and resources necessary to be successful in their new positions

Serve as the primary user of and maintain expertise on HR systems, processes, and security to enable accurate submissions and reporting

Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, leave of absence, terminations, and changes to pay rates

Maintain knowledge of Portoro’s policies as well as trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a related field 3+ years work experience across several different HR disciplines, including, but not limited to, payroll, HR data and systems management, recruitment, onboarding, onboarding, and employment and labor laws and regulations

Proven success managing multiple projects with competing timelines and priorities and the ability to flex and adapt as necessary 

High emotional intelligence; ability to approach problems and work with others with compassion, empathy, and mutual respect 

Excellent communication skills with a proven track record of building trust across different departments, teams, and employee groups 

High attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills; proven project manager with a demonstrated track record of delivering results

Demonstrated ability to think and work independently; self-starter and self-motivated Experience managing payroll activities and systems required

Perks & benefits

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Unlimited paid time off

Flexible, remote work environment 

Home office equipment stipend

$50,000 - $75,000 a year