Human Resources Assistant

Description We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Human Resources Assistant to support the day-to-day administrative and operational needs of our Human Resources team. This role works closely with the Senior Human Resources Manager and requires a highly collaborative, team-oriented individual who enjoys working in partnership with others. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in structured, task-oriented work and takes pride in organization, accuracy, and follow-through. This is a part-time, onsite benefits eligible position (20 hours/week) based in Arlington, MA. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including coordinating headshots and bios, initiating background checks, and assisting with scheduling across the administrative team Coordinate performance management processes, including launching, tracking, and peer feedback Assist with annual compliance training tracking and organization Update employee records, including data entry and document organization Handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism Provide general administrative support to the HR team Perform other administrative duties as assigned Success Factors/Job Competencies Highly organized and detail-oriented Strong sense of accountability and follow-through Collaborative and team-oriented Comfortable in a structured, support-focused role Able to build positive working relationships across teams Physical Demands and Work Environment Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to walk, sit, drive a vehicle, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, bend, walk up and downstairs, talk, hear, and see Work Environment: Most work is performed inside of the office setting Requirements 3+ years of administrative or HR support experience Experience with Paylocity or a similar HRIS system Proficiency in Google Workspace Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow through consistently Strong written and verbal communication skills Professional, dependable, and able to handle confidential information Comfortable working within established processes and systems Associate’s degree or higher Desired Qualities Experience in HR and/or healthcare or mental health settings Experience in a high-volume administrative support role #J-18808-Ljbffr