HR Operations Specialist - Onboarding & Records

Planet Pharma; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is hiring an HR Assistant to provide administrative and operational support across HR programs. You will help ensure a positive employee experience by managing lifecycle activities, maintaining records, and assisting with compliance and reporting.

The role supports onboarding, offboarding, data integrity, and HR service delivery while collaborating with IT, Legal, Payroll, and HR business partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, or a related field.
• 0-3 years of experience in HR Operations or a related role.
• Knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proficient with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding activities, including benefit elections and Form I-9.
• Coordinate employee offboarding with IT, Legal, Payroll, and HR Partners.
• Manage internal transfers and related admin tasks.
• Assist with exit interviews and consolidate feedback.
• Coordinate employee headshots and HRIS updates.
• Process unemployment claims and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Discretion with confidential info

Problem-solving

Prioritization & multitasking

HRIS proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Planet Pharma is hiring an HR Assistant to provide administrative and operational support across HR programs. You will help ensure a positive employee experience by managing lifecycle activities, maintaining records, and assisting with compliance and reporting.

The role supports onboarding, offboarding, data integrity, and HR service delivery while collaborating with IT, Legal, Payroll, and HR business partners.