Human Resources Assistant - Part-time

Montserrat College of Art; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Montserrat College of Art in Beverly, MA seeks a part-time HR Administrative Assistant to support the Creative Employment Initiative. The role involves onboarding, payroll checks, posting jobs, and preparing grant reports.

You'll handle HR paperwork, assist with new student employee contracts (via Docusign) and entry into the payroll system (ADP), and maintain organized records while delivering meticulous service with strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Google suites.
• Familiarity with ADP HRIS preferred, with training available.
• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

HR administration

Communication

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ADP

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.