HR Coordinator / HR Generalist (Part-Time Contract)

Planet Pharma; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a part-time HR Coordinator/Generalist to support a growing HR function in a fast-paced biotech startup environment. You will partner with the Director of HR and assist with recruiting coordination, onboarding, HR operations, and performance management administration while contributing to people-related projects.

The role offers flexibility and a chance to influence HR programs, employee events, and documentation as the company expands.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years in HR coordination or generalist roles.
• Experience supporting recruiting and interview coordination.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate candidate interviews and recruiting logistics.
• Manage scheduling and candidate communications.
• Support onboarding and offboarding activities.
• Maintain employee records and HRIS data.
• Assist with benefits administration and inquiries.
• Support performance review cycles and HR programs.
• Coordinate employee events and engagement initiatives.
• Update organizational charts and HR documentation.
• Assist with handbook revisions and policy updates.
• Provide general HR administrative support and project coordination.

Skills

HR coordination

Organization & detail

Communication

HRIS & MS Office

Tools

Paylocity

Greenhouse

Lattice

Job description

Overview

Rapidly growing biotech is seeking a part-time HR Coordinator or HR Generalist to support a growing HR function during a period of organizational expansion. This individual will partner closely with Director of HR and assist with recruiting coordination, onboarding, HR operations, performance management administration, employee events, and various people-related projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced biotech startup environment and is looking for a flexible, part-time engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate candidate interviews and recruiting logistics
• Manage scheduling and candidate communications
• Support new hire onboarding and offboarding activities
• Maintain employee records and HRIS data
• Assist with benefits administration and employee inquiries
• Support performance review cycles and HR programs
• Coordinate employee events, meetings, and engagement initiatives
• Update organizational charts and HR documentation
• Assist with employee handbook revisions and policy updates
• Provide general HR administrative support and project coordination

Required Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of HR Coordinator, HR Generalist, or related HR experience
• Experience supporting recruiting and interview coordination
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and HR systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within biotech, pharma, or life sciences organizations
• Prior startup or small company experience
• Experience with:
  • Paylocity
  • Greenhouse or similar ATS
  • Lattice or comparable performance management platforms
• Experience supporting onboarding, benefits administration, and HR operations