Human Resources Assistant

Manning Personnel Group, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Manning Personnel Group, Inc. is assisting a biotechnology client in the Boston area by recruiting a dedicated temporary Human Resources Assistant to support the HR/Talent Acquisition team.

The role handles interview scheduling, candidate communications, reference checks, and related administrative tasks. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of HR or scheduling/administrative experience and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years in human resources or scheduling/administrative work.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in HR or related field preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and strong communication skills.
• Detail oriented with solid organizational abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule interviews for all candidates.
• Manage day-of-interview logistics to ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Process and maintain candidate NDAs and related documents.
• Assist in managing job postings on company sites and job boards.
• Coordinate candidate travel and reimbursements as needed.
• Support onboarding communications and processes for new hires.
• Schedule onboarding events and track updates for new hires.
• Ensure equipment and account setup for new hires, including onsite and remote materials.

Skills

HR experience

Scheduling

Detail oriented

Communication

Organizational skills

Active listening

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a biotechnology company, is seeking a dedicated temporary Human Resources Assistant to support their Human Resources department. In this position, this candidate will support a busy Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team for a growing company. On a daily basis, the Human Resources Assistant will handle all interview scheduling, interface with managers, assist with reference checks, and other human resources administrative tasks as needed. The ideal candidate has at least one year of experience in Human Resources or previous scheduling/administrative experience. The Human Resources Assistant will become a key member of a dynamic growing company dedicated to contributing to an amazing culture is desired.

This role will begin on a temporary basis and scheduling experience is strongly preferred for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate & schedule interviews for all candidates
• Assist with day of interview management, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Process and maintain candidate Non-Disclosure Agreements.
• Assist in the management of job postings on company website, LinkedIn, and job boards.
• Assist with any necessary candidate travel and process candidate reimbursement.
• Assist in the onboarding process by coordinating communications and processes related to new hire onboarding.
• Ensure all new hire onboarding events are scheduled and calendared correctly; track and communicate updates as needed.
• Ensure ongoing connection and engagement for each new hire.
• In collaboration with Operations confirm the following: new hires receive all equipment and account set ups; welcome swag bag for both for onsite and remote new hires is sent.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in human resources, marketing, or a related field preferred. Retail or hospitality experience a plus.
• 1-2+ years in human resources preferred or previous schedule/administrative experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Detail orientation.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Solid listening skills and solid service orientation a must.

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.