Human Resources Associate

BrainCo Inc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

BrainCo is seeking a proactive Human Resources Associate to support day-to-day HR operations including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, HR administration, benefits coordination, compliance, and engagement as we scale.

You will partner with leadership to ensure an exceptional employee experience, maintain compliance, and foster a collaborative, high-performing culture while helping build scalable HR processes for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field.
• 1–3 years of Human Resources experience, preferably in startup, technology, or high-growth environment.
• Working knowledge of U.S. employment laws, HR best practices, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee records, HR documentation, and personnel files.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding and employee offboarding processes.
• Prepare employment documents, onboarding materials, and HR communications.
• Support HRIS administration and maintain employee data accuracy.
• Assist with benefits enrollment, employee changes, and vendor coordination.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies and procedures.
• Coordinate interview scheduling and candidate communication.
• Support full-cycle recruitment for corporate, technical, and operational positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to coordinate hiring activities and onboarding.
• Assist in preparing offer letters and employment documentation.
• Help improve recruiting processes and enhance the candidate experience.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Tools

Rippling

BambooHR

ADP

Job description

BrainCo is a leading neurotechnology company dedicated to improving human health, wellness, and performance through innovative brain-computer interface (BCI) technologies. Our products empower individuals, researchers, healthcare providers, educators, and organizations worldwide by transforming neuroscience into practical, accessible solutions. As we continue to grow, we are looking for passionate individuals who thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and are excited to help shape the future of human potential.

Position Overvie

wWe are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Human Resources Associat e to support the day-to-day operations of our Human Resources function. This role will assist with recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, HR administration, benefits coordination, compliance, and employee engagement while helping build scalable HR processes that support our continued growth

.The Human Resources Associate will partner closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure an exceptional employee experience, maintain compliance with employment regulations, and contribute to a positive, high-performing workplace culture

.Key Responsibiliti

esHR Operations & Administrat

• ionMaintain accurate employee records, HR documentation, and personnel fil
• es.Coordinate new hire onboarding and employee offboarding process
• es.Prepare employment documents, onboarding materials, and HR communicatio
• ns.Support HRIS administration and maintain employee data accura
• cy.Assist with benefits enrollment, employee changes, and vendor coordinati
• on.Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies and procedur
• ionCoordinate interview scheduling and candidate communicatio
• ns.Support full-cycle recruitment for corporate, technical, and operational positio
• ns.Partner with hiring managers to coordinate hiring activities and onboardi
• ng.Assist in preparing offer letters and employment documentati
• on.Help improve recruiting processes and enhance the candidate experien

ce.Employee Experience & Cult

• ureSupport employee engagement initiatives, team events, and recognition progra
• ms.Assist with performance review processes and employee development activiti
• es.Help foster a collaborative, inclusive, and positive workplace cultu
• re.Serve as a trusted resource for routine employee questions and HR suppo

rt.Compliance & HR Polic

• iesEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local employment la
• ws.Support I-9 verification, employment eligibility documentation, and personnel recordkeepi
• ng.Assist in maintaining the employee handbook, HR policies, and internal procedur
• es.Coordinate required compliance training and HR-related documentati
• on.Support HR-related compliance initiatives, including documentation and policy manageme

nt.HR Projects & Report

• ingPrepare HR reports and workforce metri
• cs.Support payroll administration by coordinating employee information with payroll provide
• rs.Participate in HR process improvement initiatives and special projec
• ts.Assist leadership with workforce administration and other HR initiatives as need

ed.Qualificat

ionsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related f

ield.Experience: 1–3 years of Human Resources experience, preferably in a startup, technology, or high-growth environ

ment.HR Knowledge: Working knowledge of U.S. employment laws, HR best practices, and employee lifecycle proce

sses.Communication & Organization: Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information profession

ally.Preferred Qualific

ionsExperience with HRIS platforms such as Rippling, BambooHR, ADP, or similar sy

• ystems.Experience supporting multi-state empl
• oyees.Experience working in a startup or rapidly growing technology co
• mpany.Experience supporting compliance initiatives and HR process document

ation.

Join UsIf you are passionate about building exceptional employee experiences and supporting innovative teams that are transforming neuroscience and human performance, we invite you to join BrainCo. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute across multiple HR functions while helping shape a collaborative and people-first c

culture.BrainCo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.