Human Resources Coordinator

Bay Colony Search; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Colony Search is seeking an HR Representative to join a growing organization in Massachusetts. This role offers broad exposure across employee relations, onboarding, payroll/HRIS, benefits, compliance, recruiting support, and HR operations.

You’ll work with HR leadership on projects, process improvements, and training coordination. Ideal candidates are organized, people-oriented, and eager to learn, with 1–3 years HR experience and a willingness to travel occasionally within New England.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of HR experience or strong administrative experience with exposure to HR
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, not required
• Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable handling confidential information

Responsibilities

• Support employees with HRIS, payroll, and benefits questions
• Assist managers and employees with workplace questions and employee relations matters
• Assist with investigations, documentation, and follow-up as needed
• Process employee changes in the HRIS (promotions, pay changes, transfers, status updates)
• Help maintain compliance with employment laws, policies, postings, and documentation requirements
• Pull and organize HR data including headcount, turnover, and other people metrics
• Coordinate training logistics and support employee development initiatives
• Assist with recruiting events, open enrollment, engagement initiatives, and company events
• Support continuous improvement efforts across HR processes and employee experience

Skills

HR experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

HRIS

Payroll system

ATS

Job description

We’re looking for an HR Representative who wants more than an administrative HR role. This is an opportunity for someone early in their HR career to get broad exposure across employee relations, onboarding, payroll/HRIS, benefits, compliance, recruiting support, and HR operations inside a growing organization. You’ll work closely with HR leadership on projects, process improvements, training coordination, and employee experience initiatives.

If you’re organized, people-oriented, curious, and looking for a place where you can grow quickly, this could be a strong fit.

You MUST be in the office at least 3 days/week.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Support employees with HRIS, payroll, and benefits questions
• Help managers and employees navigate workplace questions and employee relations matters
• Assist with investigations, documentation, and follow‑up as needed
• Process employee changes including promotions, pay changes, transfers, and status updates in the HRIS
• Help maintain compliance with employment laws, policies, postings, and documentation requirements
• Pull and organize HR data including headcount, turnover, and other people metrics
• Coordinate training logistics and support employee development initiatives
• Assist with recruiting events, open enrollment, engagement initiatives, and company events
• Support continuous improvement efforts across HR processes and employee experience

What We’re Looking For

• 1–3 years of HR experience or strong administrative experience with exposure to HR
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, not required
• Someone who genuinely enjoys helping people and solving problems
• Strong attention to detail and follow‑through
• Comfortable handling confidential information professionally
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• A self‑starter who wants to learn and grow within HR
• Willingness to travel occasionally between facilities in New England

What Makes This Opportunity Different

This is not a siloed HR role where you only touch one area of the function. You’ll get hands‑on exposure to nearly every part of HR while working closely with leadership and employees across the organization.

You’ll have the chance to build real operational HR experience early in your career while being part of a company that values growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.