Human Resources Assistant

Manning Personnel Group, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Our client, a biotechnology firm, seeks a Part-Time HR/Staffing Assistant to support their Human Resources department. The role focuses on screening candidates, scheduling, interfacing with managers, and performing reference checks as part of a busy HR team.

Approximately 20 hours per week during standard business hours, based in Boston, MA. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of HR experience, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems, with opportunities to grow

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of human resources experience required.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in HR or related field preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and work independently within a team.

Responsibilities

• Screen candidates and assist with recruitment of potential applicants.
• Handle scheduling and interface with managers.
• Perform reference checks and other HR administrative tasks as needed.
• Help organize new employee orientations and on-boarding activities.
• Maintain HR filing and documentation.
• Explain and provide information on employee benefits.
• Support the HR Director with ad hoc projects and policy updates.
• Be a reliable, service-oriented team member.

Skills

HR experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

Job description

Our client, a biotechnology firm, is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Human Resources/Staffing Assistant to support their Human Resources department. In this position, this candidate will support a busy Human Resources team for a growing company. On a daily basis, the HR/Staffing Assistant will screen candidates, handle scheduling, interface with managers, perform reference checks, and other Human Resources administrative tasks as needed. The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of experience in Human Resources and will be someone who wants to become a key member of a dynamic growing company dedicated to contributing to an amazing culture.

This role is approximately 20 hours/week within standard business hours.

Responsibilities:

• Organize, compile, update company personnel records and documentation
• Assist with recruitment of potential applicants
• Assist in management of requisition lists and processes, online job postings, approval processes and Applicant tracking system
• Be the initial face of the company and have direct interface with a diverse applicant base. Represent the company well in every interaction internally and externally.
• Help organize and manage new employee orientations, on-boarding activities
• Maintain HR filing and documentation as needed
• Assist in explaining and providing information on employee benefits etc.
• Support the HR Director with ad hoc projects including updating and enforcing company policies, managing invoices for the HR team, generating reports, data entry, etc.
• Be a reliable, dedicated, service-oriented team member

Requirements and Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in human resources, marketing, or a related field desired. Retail or hospitality experience a plus.
• 1-3 years of human resources experience required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office & HRIS systems.
• A detail-oriented and adaptable work ethic.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and work independently within a team environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.