Human Resources Associate Jobs in Arkansas
Human Resources Associate jobs in Arkansas are consistently active, with steady demand concentrated in healthcare systems, retail and logistics operations, and state government agencies. Little Rock, Fayetteville, and Rogers are the primary hiring metros, anchored by large employers such as Walmart, Arkansas Children's Hospital, and Baptist Health. Recruiting coordination, benefits administration, and employee relations support are the most in-demand specialties for this role in the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Reports to: Director of Operations
Job Type: Full-time
FSLA: Exempt
Company Background – Flynn Group
Founded by Chairman and CEO Greg Flynn in 1999, Flynn Group LP (formerly Flynn Restaurant Group) is the largest franchise operator in the world, and the third largest operator of restaurants, after only Starbucks and Chipotle, in the United States. Flynn Group owns and operates more than 2,600 restaurants and fitness clubs across Applebee’s, Arby’s, Taco Bell, Panera, Pizza Hut, Wendy’s, and Planet Fitness brands spanning 44 states, and Australia, generating $4.6 billion in sales and employing more than 75,000 people. More information is available at www.flynn.com.
Company Background – Flynn Arby's
Flynn Group | Arby’s owns and operates over 368 Arby’s restaurants throughout ten states. With annualized sales of over $450M and over 6,000 employees, Flynn Group | Arby’s is the largest franchisee in the Arby’s system. Flynn Group | Arby’s is a part of Flynn Group, the largest franchise operator in the world, and the third largest operator of restaurants, after only Starbucks and Chipotle, in the United States. More information is available at www.flynn.com/arbys.
Position Description
Under the direction of the Director of Operations or Market President, the HR Business Partner (HRBP) will serve our markets in the surrounding area. The HRBP maintains management staffing levels, ensures management development, and advises on disciplinary action for management and hourly employee issues. Working with the Director of Human Resources, the HRBP ensures compliance with employment law and Company policies for all restaurant operations employees.
Essential responsibilities will include:
Management Recruiting
- Ensures good candidate flow through the use of web-based job boards, referral programs, or other advertising
- Conducts first interview and manages the entire interview process to hire or rejection
- Conducts reference and background checks on management candidates
- Facilitates New Hire Orientation for all management hires
- Coordinates new managers’ training programs and monitor initial progress
- Maintains applicant database
Generalist Duties
- Audits hourly employees’ files annually
- Ensures performance reviews occur at all levels
- Conducts or facilitates Staff Scans and Upward Evaluations
- Responds to employee issues / hotline calls
- Advises GMs on terminations and discipline actions, assist with creating documentation
- Assists Area Directors with manager documentation and terminations
- Assists with investigations, collect statements, reviews videos and all facts
- Assists with unemployment documentation and hearings
- Collects statistics and documentation for EEO claims
Training
- Conducts Management Development classes
- Presents training topics at GM meetings and AM retreats
- Ensures on-line harassment training and ServSafe Certification
Miscellaneous
- Attends AD staff meetings
- Participates in monthly HRFM conference call
- Attends all-store meetings as needed
- Assists with hourly recruitment at the restaurant level
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Has the ability to participate in multiple time sensitive projects.
- Strong commitment to excellent customer service
- Has good communication skills - verbal and written.
- Highly organized and able to work with and direct others
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Desired Skills and Experience
- May require a bachelor's degree in HR, or a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a Human Resources department with various generalist duties and responsibilities. SHRM certification a plus.
- HRIS software experience preferred. SAP knowledge a plus.
- Experience supporting employees in a multi-unit environment, or operations management preferred.
Physical Standards:
The employee is responsible for performing the essential responsibilities of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. The employee should notify Flynn Arby's of any reasonable accommodation requests and may need to provide supporting medical documentation. This job description may not list all duties for this position and the employee in this position may be required to perform other duties to meet business needs. Flynn Arby's reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the associate or Flynn Arby's may terminate employment at any time.
Perks for our employees:
- Competitive salary
- Profit Sharing / Bonus
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with a company match
- Paid vacation
- Auto and Cell Allowance
- Flexible Schedule
Additional Position Requirements:
Must live within geographic area being supported; ability to work a flexible schedule including weekend, holiday, and/or evening, as required; ability to accommodate the likelihood of a variable work schedule from week to week; travel within assigned area and throughout the organization as requested; driving on company business (requires valid driver’s license and auto insurance coverage meeting or exceeding state requirements for property damage and bodily injury).
Why Work for Flynn Arby's?
Flynn Arby's offers a variety of benefits and perks to encourage and empower our employees. We are committed to helping each employee work and live to his or her fullest potential.
For a copy of Flynn Group’s Workplace Privacy Notice, please visit
https://flynn.com/privacy-policy/
Flynn Arby's is an equal opportunity employer.
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Top Industries Hiring
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What Arkansas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in human resources associate jobs across Arkansas.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field required
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred or required by many Arkansas employers
- One to three years of experience in HR support, recruiting, or benefits administration
- Proficiency in HRIS platforms such as Workday, ADP, or UKG
- Strong knowledge of federal employment law including FMLA, ADA, and Title VII
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for employee-facing HR functions
Human Resources Associate Jobs in Arkansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a human resources associate in Arkansas?
Most Arkansas employers require a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a closely related field as the baseline qualification. Arkansas does not issue a state-specific license for human resources associates, so the standard path is earning a degree, then pursuing a nationally recognized credential such as the SHRM-CP or PHR through HRCI. Entry-level candidates often start in HR coordinator or administrative support roles at larger employers in Little Rock or Northwest Arkansas before advancing.
Which companies hire human resources associates in Arkansas?
Employers hiring human resources associates in Arkansas right now include University of Arkansas, Moss, and Dollar Tree, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Arkansas's large healthcare systems, retail headquarters, and state agency employers generate consistent HR openings throughout the year across both generalist and specialist tracks.
Which Arkansas cities have the most human resources associate jobs?
Little Rock, Fayetteville, and West Memphis have the most human resources associate openings in Arkansas. Little Rock's concentration of state government agencies, hospital systems, and financial services firms drives the capital region's volume, while the Fayetteville and Rogers corridor reflects the corporate HR needs of Walmart's global headquarters and its dense supplier and logistics network in Northwest Arkansas.
Are there remote human resources associate jobs in Arkansas?
Yes, and they are more common than in many fields, since much of the work involves documentation, system management, and communication that can be done off-site. About 0% of human resources associate openings tied to Arkansas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting steady employer flexibility for this role. Benefits administration, recruiting coordination, and HRIS data management are the functions most frequently offered on a remote basis.
How can I get hired as a human resources associate in Arkansas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for HR coordinator or administrative assistant roles within large Arkansas healthcare systems like Baptist Health or UAMS, which regularly onboard candidates from adjacent roles such as medical scheduling, payroll processing, or customer service. Walmart and its Northwest Arkansas supplier network also run structured early-career HR programs that welcome recent graduates. Earning a SHRM student membership or completing an Arkansas college's SHRM-affiliated HR program adds a concrete credential that sets entry-level candidates apart.
Where can I find and apply to human resources associate jobs in Arkansas?
You can find and apply to human resources associate jobs in Arkansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arkansas openings across Little Rock, Fayetteville, Rogers, and surrounding areas. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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