Human Resources (HR) Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an organized Human Resources (HR) Assistant to support daily HR operations in Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position offers an opportunity to contribute across payroll coordination, employee support, and core administrative processes. The ideal candidate will help maintain accurate records, assist with hiring-related screenings, and ensure HR documentation is handled with care and confidentiality.

Responsibilities:
• Review employee time records for accuracy and assist with payroll-related administrative tasks before submission.
• Provide day-to-day support for employee relations matters by preparing documentation, tracking incidents, and maintaining organized follow-up records.
• Assist with corrective action paperwork and help coordinate performance review activities throughout the annual review cycle.
• Maintain complete and up-to-date employee files while ensuring HR documents are filed accurately and confidentially.
• Support pre-employment processes by helping arrange required pre-employment screening activities through designated vendors.
• Assist with onboarding administration, including preparing forms, tracking required documents, and updating employee information in HR systems.
• Enter and update personnel data in HRIS platforms to help keep records accurate and accessible.
• Respond to routine HR inquiries from employees and managers, escalating more complex matters when appropriate.• Previous experience in human resources administration or a closely related support role.
• Working knowledge of HRIS platforms and confidence handling employee data with accuracy.
• Experience assisting with onboarding activities and maintaining HR documentation.
• Familiarity with employee relations support, including incident tracking and administrative follow-up.
• Understanding of payroll support functions such as reviewing and verifying timecards.
• Experience coordinating or supporting background checks and pre-employment screening processes.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage sensitive information discreetly.