Human Resources Assistant

Masiello Employment Services; Athol (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Direct Hire opportunity

Professional development and growth

Job summary

Masemp is seeking an Human Resources Assistant for a full-time position located in the Gardner, MA area. The role supports daily HR operations and requires strong organizational skills and discretion.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and 1–3 years of related experience; HR-related education is preferred and MS Office proficiency is essential. The position offers a direct hire pathway with comprehensive benefits and growth potential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of administrative, office support, customer service, or HR-related experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Experience with HRIS systems, onboarding, benefits administration, or payroll support is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support daily HR operations and provide administrative assistance to the HR team.
• Assist with employee onboarding, personnel records management, and HR documentation.
• Maintain and update employee information within HR systems.
• Support benefits administration, recruiting coordination, and employee communications.
• Assist with payroll and timekeeping processes as needed.
• Help coordinate employee engagement activities, training records, and compliance documentation.
• Respond to employee inquiries while maintaining confidentiality.
• Provide front desk reception coverage, including greeting visitors and answering incoming calls.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HR/Business Admin education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Human Resources Assistant

Our manufacturing industry client in the Gardner, MA area is seeking to hire an Human Resources Assistant for a Direct Hire opportunity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• additional education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• 1-3 years of administrative, office support, customer service, or HR-related experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Experience with HRIS systems, onboarding, benefits administration, or payroll support is a plus

Benefits

• Pay range of $27-$30/hour
• Full-time schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Direct Hire opportunity with long-term stability
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Collaborative and employee-focused work environment
• Opportunity to gain broad exposure to Human Resources functions

Responsibilities

• Support daily HR operations and provide administrative assistance to the HR team
• Assist with employee onboarding, personnel records management, and HR documentation
• Maintain and update employee information within HR systems
• Support benefits administration, recruiting coordination, and employee communications
• Assist with payroll and timekeeping processes as needed
• Help coordinate employee engagement activities, training records, and compliance documentation
• Respond to employee inquiries while maintaining confidentiality
• Provide front desk reception coverage, including greeting visitors and answering incoming calls