HR Generalist - Growth-Oriented, In-Office Role

Bay Colony Search; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Colony Search is seeking an HR Representative to join a growing organization in Massachusetts. This role offers broad exposure across employee relations, onboarding, payroll/HRIS, benefits, compliance, recruiting support, and HR operations.

You’ll work with HR leadership on projects, process improvements, and training coordination. Ideal candidates are organized, people-oriented, and eager to learn, with 1–3 years HR experience and a willingness to travel occasionally within New England.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of HR experience or strong administrative experience with exposure to HR
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, not required
• Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable handling confidential information

Responsibilities

• Support employees with HRIS, payroll, and benefits questions
• Assist managers and employees with workplace questions and employee relations matters
• Assist with investigations, documentation, and follow-up as needed
• Process employee changes in the HRIS (promotions, pay changes, transfers, status updates)
• Help maintain compliance with employment laws, policies, postings, and documentation requirements
• Pull and organize HR data including headcount, turnover, and other people metrics
• Coordinate training logistics and support employee development initiatives
• Assist with recruiting events, open enrollment, engagement initiatives, and company events
• Support continuous improvement efforts across HR processes and employee experience

Skills

HR experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

HRIS

Payroll system

ATS

Job description

Bay Colony Search is seeking an HR Representative to join a growing organization in Massachusetts. This role offers broad exposure across employee relations, onboarding, payroll/HRIS, benefits, compliance, recruiting support, and HR operations.

You’ll work with HR leadership on projects, process improvements, and training coordination. Ideal candidates are organized, people-oriented, and eager to learn, with 1–3 years HR experience and a willingness to travel occasionally within New England.