Human Resources Assistant - Part-time

MONTSERRAT COLLEGE OF ART INC; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 28,930,000; Part time

Job summary

Montserrat College of Art Inc. is seeking a part-time HR administrative assistant to support onboarding, payroll checks, job postings, and grant reporting. This role involves filing, records maintenance, and coordinating student employment processes, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

The position is approximately 15 hours per week, primarily on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and requires strong computer skills and independence to manage multiple tasks in a desk/office setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience with onboarding and payroll tasks.
• Familiarity with ADP or similar HRIS preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft and Google suites.

Responsibilities

• Produce reports on student workers for grant reporting and analysis.
• General HR payroll and administrative support.
• Assist with onboarding for new student employees, including student employment contracts (Docusign) and onboarding into our payroll system (ADP).
• Organized and file HR paperwork.
• Post student employment job opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Suite

Google Suite

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

ADP HRIS

Job description

This position supports Montserrat’s Creative Employment Initiative by assisting with HR administrative tasks like onboarding and hiring, filing and organizing paperwork, posting jobs, writing monthly grant reports, and checking ADP payroll timecards for accuracy.

This is a part‑time position - approximately 15 hours per week. Because this position assists with payroll, the 15 hours per week would generally be spent working on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

Specific duties include:

Produce reports on student workers for grant reporting and statistical analysis;

General HR payroll and administrative support;

Assist with the onboarding process for new student employees, including student employment contracts (Docusign) and onboarding into our payroll system (ADP);

Organized and file HR paperwork;

Post student employment job opportunities;

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Abilities)

Education : Bachelor’s Degree

Experience :

Proficiency in Microsoft and Google suite of products

Familiarity with ADP or other human resource information systems preferred, but training is available

Communication/Professionalism:

Strong interpersonal skills with a commitment to quality teamwork.

Self-motivated, works well independently on individual projects.

Complexity and Organization:

High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Excellent organizational skills.

Ability to accomplish multiple tasks and work under pressure.

Ability to problem solve and work effectively without direct supervision.

Ability to work in an independent and proactive manner to meet goals and expectations.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

This is primarily a desk/office job that may require extended periods of sitting or desk work.

Montserrat College of Art does not offer visa sponsorship.

Montserrat College of Art is committed to creating an environment of talented and diverse faculty and staff members. Montserrat is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to diversify its workforce as a key initiative in our strategic plan. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.