HR Associate

Beacon Hill; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group in Boston is seeking an analytical HR Associate to support compensation, benefits and HRIS initiatives. You will optimize HR systems, drive data accuracy, and partner with HR and accounting during year-end processes.

The role requires 3+ years of HR experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong Excel/HRIS capabilities. This hybrid position offers collaboration across HR functions and opportunities to leverage AI-driven efficiencies in HR workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of direct HR experience, ideally in HRIS, compensation & benefits.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Experience with Excel and HRIS.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize HR systems and data across the employee lifecycle, driving process improvements, reporting efficiency, and structured workflows.
• Lead and support the year-end compensation process, including data preparation, analysis, and partnership with HR and accounting teams on budgeting, accruals, and audits.
• Contribute to compensation surveys, performance management, training initiatives, and exploration of AI-driven efficiencies in HR processes.
• Collaborate across HR functions, including benefits, payroll, recruiting, and onboarding/offboarding, while supporting broader HR programs and initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

HRIS

Job description

HR Associate
Location: Hybrid in Boston, MA (Onsite 3 days/week)

A financial services client in Boston, MA, is looking to hire a highly analytical HR Associate to support compensation, benefits, and HRIS-related initiatives. They\'re looking for an organized, collaborative candidate to be a cross-functional resource for the HR department.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and optimize HR systems and data across the employee lifecycle, driving process improvements, reporting efficiency, and structured workflows
• Lead and support the year-end compensation process, including data preparation, analysis, and partnership with HR and accounting teams on budgeting, accruals, and audits
• Contribute to compensation surveys, performance management, training initiatives, and exploration of AI-driven efficiencies in HR processes
• Collaborate across HR functions, including benefits, payroll, recruiting, and onboarding/offboarding, while supporting broader HR programs and initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s degree required
• 3+ years of direct HR experience (ideally in HRIS, compensation & benefits)
• Strong analytical skills
• Significant experience working in both Excel & HRIS

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill Staffing Group and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.beaconhillstaffing.com.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™