HR Coordinator / HR Generalist (Part-Time Contract)

Planet Pharma; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a part-time HR Coordinator/Generalist to support our expanding HR function. You will work closely with the Director of HR on recruiting coordination, onboarding, HR operations, and performance management administration in a fast-paced biotech startup.

Responsibilities include coordinating interviews, onboarding/offboarding, maintaining HR records, assisting benefits, and supporting HR programs and employee events.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in HR coordination or HR 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.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate candidate interviews and recruiting logistics.
• Support onboarding, offboarding, and HR processes.
• Maintain HRIS data and employee records.
• Assist with benefits administration and inquiries.
• Support performance review cycles and HR programs.
• Coordinate employee events and engagement efforts.
• Update org charts and HR documentation.
• Assist with handbook revisions and policy updates.
• Provide general HR admin and project coordination.

Skills

HR coordination

Recruiting coordination

Onboarding

HRIS

Performance management

Project coordination

Communication skills

Organizational skills

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