Human Resources Coordinator – Part-Time

Jobtailor; Westborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Westborough, MA is seeking a HR Operations Assistant to support payroll processing, HRIS data management, onboarding, and benefits administration. The role covers employee lifecycle activities, record-keeping, and reporting across U.S. and Canada payroll.

You will collaborate with HR leadership to ensure compliance, accuracy, and timely delivery of HR services. A hybrid schedule with one remote day per week is supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 1–3 years HR experience.
• US/Canada payroll experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day admin support for core HR operations and employee lifecycle activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records in HR systems and files.
• Coordinate onboarding logistics, orientation, and related documentation.
• Support performance management and benefits processes.
• Assist with U.S. and Canadian payroll processing and related reporting.
• Review timecards and payroll changes accurately and on time.
• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with compliance documentation, audits, and reporting.
• Prepare HR reports, trackers, and summaries.
• Serve as a point of contact for HR questions.
• Coordinate employee engagement activities and training programs.

Skills

Payroll processing

HRIS experience

Employee lifecycle management

Organizational skills

Communication abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Payroll systems

Job description

• Provide day-to-day administrative support for core HR operations, including employee lifecycle activities
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation in HR systems and files
• Coordinate onboarding logistics, orientation sessions, and related documentation
• Support performance management and benefits processes
• Provide administrative support for U.S. and Canadian payroll processing
• Review timecards and enter payroll changes accurately and on time
• Process and track payroll changes, including hires, terminations, compensation changes, bonuses, and deductions
• Review payroll reports and assist with resolving discrepancies
• Maintain payroll records, tracking spreadsheets, and supporting documentation
• Assist with compliance documentation, audits, and reporting
• Prepare HR reports, trackers, and summaries
• Serve as a point of contact for general HR questions
• Support internal HR communications, policy updates, announcements, training notices, and engagement initiatives
• Coordinate employee engagement activities, programs, and events
• Gather employee feedback and summarize results
• Assist with employer branding content for careers pages, social media, and recruitment materials
• Coordinate and administer employee training programs
• Support development of training materials, presentations, and reference guides
• Manage learning calendars and training communications
• Track training completion, certifications, and participation metrics
• Collaborate with the HR Manager and HR leadership on initiatives and projects
• Perform other HR administrative duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Communications, Marketing, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• 1-3 years of experience in HR
• Prior payroll experience in the US and Canada preferred
• Experience with HRIS and ATS systems preferred; willingness to learn new technologies
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Ability to work on-site, with one flex day per week of remote work

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in HR operations, including payroll processing, employee lifecycle management, and compliance documentation. Proficient in HRIS and ATS systems, with strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Payroll Processing
• HRIS Experience
• Employee Lifecycle Management
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Abilities

Hard Skills

• Payroll Processing
• Employee Record Maintenance
• HR Documentation
• Performance Management Support
• Compliance Documentation
• HR Reporting
• Onboarding Coordination
• Training Program Administration
• Timecard Review
• Data Tracking

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Confidentiality
• Judgment

Industry Keywords

• Human Resources
• Employee Engagement
• Performance Management
• Training Development
• U.S. Payroll
• Canadian Payroll

Tools & Technologies

• HRIS
• ATS
• Payroll Systems