HR Assistant

Peabody Essex Museum; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

The Peabody Essex Museum is seeking an Human Resources Assistant in Salem, MA to provide administrative and operational support across HR functions. Responsibilities include recruitment onboarding, HR records maintenance, benefits support, invoice processing, and organizing training and events.

The role emphasizes confidential handling of information, strong organizational skills, and ability to adapt in a fast-paced nonprofit environment. Part-time 28 hours/week with hourly pay range.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years in administrative or HR office support.
• An associate degree with two+ years of relevant experience is acceptable.
• A bachelor's degree with at least one year of relevant experience is eligible.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Maintain employee records and HR systems.
• Support benefits enrollment and compliance.
• Process invoices and organize training and events.
• Maintain HR communications and resources.
• Assist with departmental projects and recordkeeping.

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

HRIS platforms

Invoice processing systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Database management software

Job description

The Human Resources Assistant provides administrative and operational support across HR functions, including talent acquisition, benefits administration, employee training, and departmental programs. Responsibilities include coordinating recruitment and onboarding activities, maintaining employee records and HR systems, supporting benefits enrollment and compliance, processing invoices, organizing training and events, and maintaining HR communications and resources. This role also assists with departmental projects and ensures accurate recordkeeping and efficient HR operations.

Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least two years of administrative or HR office support experience; an associate degree with two or more years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree with at least one year of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of HRIS platforms, invoice processing systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and database management software. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion are essential. Candidates should be self-motivated, adaptable, and able to take initiative while managing shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment. Previous experience in a nonprofit organization is preferred.
This is an hourly part-time opportunity at 28 hours per week with a hiring range of $22.27 to $27.28.