An HR associate performs a number of administrative duties for a human resources department. Your responsibilities include helping the office to recruit and interview potential new employees, reviewing applications, developing informational material for new employees such as benefit and payroll information, and maintaining employment records. Qualifications for the job include a variety of education, career training, and skills. Postsecondary experience in business administration or human resources is useful, as is prior work in the field. You should have excellent verbal and written communication.