Human Resources (HR) Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Human Resources Assistant to support daily HR operations in Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position will help deliver a smooth employee experience by coordinating onboarding activities, maintaining accurate HR records, and assisting with employee relations matters. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, and comfortable working with HR systems while handling sensitive information with care.

Responsibilities:
• Coordinate onboarding activities, including pre-employment documentation, orientation scheduling, and onboarding follow-up to ensure a positive start for employees.
• Maintain and update employee information in HRIS platforms, verifying records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Support background screening processes by tracking requirements, communicating with candidates, and ensuring timely completion of pre-employment checks.
• Assist with employee relations inquiries by responding to routine questions and directing more complex matters to the appropriate HR team members.
• Prepare, organize, and manage HR documents, personnel files, and administrative records in accordance with company policies.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to help streamline HR administrative workflows and support system-related onboarding processes when needed.
• Monitor deadlines for staffing and onboarding tasks, providing status updates and helping resolve process delays promptly.• Experience supporting human resources administration in a detail-focused office environment.
• Working knowledge of HRIS systems and the ability to manage employee data accurately.
• Familiarity with onboarding coordination and pre-employment processes, including background checks.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail and follow-through.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with candidates, employees, and internal teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced HR support setting.