<p>ABOUT US</p> <p>We're the world's leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value - across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we're proud to support the global economy.</p> <p>We're unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value - a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We're always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.</p> <p>We are looking for an Associate HR Specialist at an early stage in their Human Resources career who brings a can-do attitude, curiosity, and a willingness to learn. This role is ideal for someone with internship- or less than 2 years of HR experience who is interested in building a strong foundation across payroll, benefits, and broader HR operations.</p> <p>Based in Manassas or Culpeper, Virginia, you will work closely with a supportive, collaborative HR team and gain hands-on exposure to end-to-end HR processes. You'll have the opportunity to grow your skills and expand your knowledge across multiple HR functions while making a meaningful impact from day one!</p> <p>What to expect</p> <p>In this role, you will:</p> <ul> <li>Support core HR activities across various areas such as payroll, benefits, onboarding, immigration, compliance, and employee support. </li><li>Assist in providing HR services to over 750 employees in multiple locations including several Virginia locations, New York City, Miami, Mexico City, and São Paulo. </li><li>Work alongside and learn from highly experienced HR professionals, with regular collaboration and guidance. </li><li>Contribute to process improvements, documentation, and day-to-day problem solving. </li></ul> <p>Change is a natural part of this role-whether it's learning new systems, supporting evolving processes, or helping the team adapt to business needs. If you're someone who enjoys variety, learning by doing, and growing alongside experienced professionals (and a great team!), this role offers an excellent next step in your HR career.</p> <p>What we're seeking</p> <ul> <li>0-2 years of experience in Human Resources, payroll, benefits, or a related administrative HR role. </li><li>University degree - preferably HR, but experience supersedes classrooms. </li><li>Interest in developing a broad HR skill set, beyond a single specialty. </li><li>Strong attention to detail, paired with a willingness to ask questions and learn. </li><li>A people-focused mindset with the ability to build trust and positive working relationships. </li><li>Comfort working in a fast-changing environment, where priorities may shift and flexibility is key. </li><li>Tech-savvy or comfortable learning and working within a variety of systems to the fullest, including Workday, Dayforce, JIRA, Confluence. </li></ul> <p>The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position in Virginia is $58,765.00 USD Annual to $109,135.00 Annual USD. Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Our compensation packages include a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity for all employees contingent on personal and company performance. Our generous benefits program includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium costs for our employees and their families, and retirement plan plus matching 401k.</p> <p>What we offer</p> <p>We give you a competitive package</p> <p>We help you perform at your best</p> <p>We help you make a difference</p> <p>We give you the freedom to be yourself</p> <p>We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals - like you - with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone's voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.</p> <p>We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact accessibility-Sysgroup@swift.com or indicate this in your application.</p> <p>Please note that this mailbox is not monitored for general recruitment enquiries and should only be used for accessibility or accommodation-related requests (for example related to vision, hearing or neurodiversity).</p> <p>All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy.</p> <p>Don't meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.</p>