Human Resources Assistant (4-6 Month Temp)

Celldex; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 42,350 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Long-term incentive

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick days

Job summary

Celldex is seeking a highly organized HR Assistant for a 4–6‑month temporary role based in our Fall River, MA office. You will act as a link between employees and business goals, handling benefits enrollment, HRIS data integrity, and day-to-day HR operations to ensure a positive employee experience.

Key duties include maintaining electronic personnel files, coordinating onboarding tasks, supporting performance management, and assisting with audits and HR reporting.

Qualifications

• Handle highly confidential information with discretion.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Microsoft Suite).
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain electronic personnel files, job descriptions, and offboarding paperwork.
• Facilitate onboarding by processing pre-employment tasks and paperwork.
• Maintain and track HR expenses.
• Coordinate employee recognition programs.
• Prepare monthly HR records and reporting.
• Schedule HR events, trainings, and orientations.
• Maintain HR employee status and recruiting reports.
• Assist with performance management cycles and open enrollment.

Skills

Microsoft Suite

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

BS/BA

AA/AS

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Celldex is pioneering new horizons in immunology to deliver life-changing therapies. We are relentless in our pursuit of novel antibody-based treatments that engage the human immune system and directly affect critical pathways to improve the lives of patients with allergic, inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. We have built a culture where innovative and talented people thrive—focusing a significant effort on attracting and retaining passionate and motivated employees who want to play a role in helping people with serious health conditions and who see this effort as personally rewarding. In our highly entrepreneurial environment, employees are empowered and the opportunity for professional development occurs every day.
Overview
We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented HR Assistant to join our team for a 4–6-month temporary role.
In this position, you will serve as a vital link between our employees and our business goals, managing a wide range of HR responsibilities. From coordinating benefits enrollment and maintaining HRIS data integrity to supporting day-to-day HR operations, you will play a key role in ensuring a positive employee experience. This role will be based in our Fall River, MA office.
Responsibilities

• Create and maintain electronic personnel files, employee job descriptions, and offboarding paperwork
• Facilitate new hire onboarding by processing and tracking pre-employment and new hire tasks and paperwork
• Maintain and track HR expenses
• Coordinate employee recognition program
• Prepare monthly G&A vacation spreadsheet
• Schedule HR events, trainings, and new hire orientations
• Maintain HR employee status and recruiting reports
• Track employee goals in performance management system and coordinate 30-day new hire check-ins
• Assist in coordinating performance management cycles and open enrollment
• Assist with audits and additional HRIS reporting as needed

Qualifications

• The ability to handle details of a highly confidential and critical nature
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite
• Proven organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• The ability to prioritize and work well in a fast-paced and growing environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Education/Experience

• BS/BA, AA/AS, or High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• 2+ years of administrative experience

Compensation StatementThe expected base salary for this position is: $42350.00 to $55000.00. We are committed to compensating employees equitably based on several factors including experience, education, licensure/certifications, skill level, location of the position, and availability of similar talent in a competitive market.

• Base salary
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Long term incentive
• 401(K) plan with employer contribution
• Health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• Paid holidays
• Vacation
• Sick days

A summary of our benefits can be found on our careers page
Celldex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that strives to foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to promoting a diverse environment through development, recruiting and community outreach.