Human Resources Assistant

Manning Personnel Group, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Biotech is seeking a proactive Human Resources Assistant to join a growing team in Cambridge. You will handle onboarding, benefits administration, document management, and daily HR operations in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes initiative, organization, and strong interpersonal skills, with a focus on confidentiality and accurate information handling to support multiple projects concurrently.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in HR or related field preferred.
• 1-2+ years' experience in HR or scheduling/administrative roles.
• Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-growth environment.
• Commitment to speed and accuracy.
• Excellent written and oral communication and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule interviews for all candidates.
• Assist with day-of-interview management for a positive candidate experience.
• Collect and process new hire forms and NDAs.
• Support internal recruiting: draft job descriptions and track candidates.
• Assist with candidate travel arrangements and reimbursements.
• Coordinate onboarding communications and processes for new hires.
• Enter and maintain employee information in the HRIS promptly.
• Respond to employee needs with accurate information and guidance.
• Assist other departments with benefits, recruiting, payroll, training, and special projects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Confidentiality

Education

HR degree

Job description

A successful biotech company in Cambridge is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to join their growing team! This is a great opportunity to learn about critical Human Resources functions including employee onboarding, benefits administration, and document management. Success in the role requires a high level of initiative, excellent organizational skills, close attention to detail, and strong interpersonal skills. The HR Assistant is often the first point of contact for employees, so the person should not only enjoy being around people but will also thrive in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be friendly and helpful, comfortable with handling highly confidential information, and able to prioritize work and understand the balancing act of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule interviews for all candidates
• Assist with day of interview management, ensuring a positive candidate experience
• Collect and process new hire forms and NDAs
• Support internal recruiting efforts: draft job descriptions and track candidates during interview process
• 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
• Enter and maintain employee information into HRIS on a timely basis
• Respond to employee needs swiftly while providing accurate information, support, and guidance
• Assist other department staff with day-to-day tasks involving benefits, recruiting, payroll, training, and other special projects

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field preferred
• 1-2+ years' experience in human resources or previous scheduling and administrative experience
• Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage confidential information
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and adapt to a fluid, high-growth environment
• Commitment to speed and accuracy
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and exemplary client service skills

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.