Human Resources and Business Operations Associate - Greenwich, United States - Counterpointe Sustainable Advisors

Description

Position: Human Resources and Business Operations Associate

Location: Greenwich, CT (on-site 4/5 days a week)

Reports To: President & COO

Status: Exempt – Full Time

Counterpointe Sustainable Advisors invests at the intersection of the commercial real estate and energy industries through diversified ESG Infrastructure investments, including PACE, mortgage project finance and other financial tools.

We are a pioneer in C-PACE financing and offer a full suite of sustainable financial products through our national platform. The company consists of Wall Street veterans with decades of commercial real estate financial expertise and is coupled with environmentally driven corporate values that set us apart from our competitors. Since 2014, we have had a major impact in reducing the commercial building sector's carbon footprint and in providing resiliency to the nation's infrastructure. We are well funded by a Fortune 100 institution and actively lending.

Position Description:

We are currently seeking an HR and Business Operations Associate to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in human resources, administration, and/or business operations. You will play a crucial role in supporting the CEO and President/COO with HR and business operations while contributing to our mission of climate change mitigation and adaptation.

This is a unique role that offers a high level of exposure to an entry-level candidate, with the opportunity to grow within the company over time. We are seeking someone eager, energetic, and unafraid to ask questions. Success means being a problem solver who finds solutions quickly. You will be instrumental in facilitating communication, aligning departments, and driving key initiatives.

HR Administration (50%):

• Administer benefits plans, including enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Run biweekly payroll and monthly contractor payments using Engage (PEO provider), ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist with recruiting efforts and coordinating onboarding and offboarding activities.
• Develop and manage the company's internship program, including recruiting interns and coordinating their activities.
• Identify opportunities and help refine processes or develop new ones.
• Foster a positive work environment by addressing employee concerns and issues.
• Assist in the communication, interpretation, and upkeep of employee handbook, compliance requirements, organizational charts, and contribute to policy development.
• Compile and maintain employee files, records, and documentation, produce reports as requested.
• Assist with day-to-day operations of HR functions and duties.

Business Operations (50%):

• Work with the key leadership to prepare comprehensive board packages, including reports, presentations, and other relevant materials
• Collect, analyze, and manipulate data to inform decision-making.
• Plan and execute company sponsored events, conferences/offsites, and leadership meetings, including logistics, agenda planning, and coordination with external vendors.
• Coordinate executive communications and meetings, including preparing agendas, presentations, and meeting materials.
• Assist with cross-functional special projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Three to five years of comparable experience in a professional office
• environment providing HR, business operations, and/or administrative support.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
• The ability to take initiative in identifying and anticipating needs.
• A keen eye for aesthetics that can be applied to presentation creation.
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Outgoing personality with strong presentation skills to effectively
• communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively within a dynamic
• environment.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and holidays.

If you are passionate about sustainable real estate practices, possess the required skills and experience, and are excited about making a positive impact on the environment, we invite you to apply for the position of Human Resources and Business Operations Associate at Counterpointe Sustainable Advisors. More information can be found at .

Counterpointe Sustainable Advisors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, natural origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.