Hybrid HR Operations Specialist (Public Sector)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is hiring an HR Operations Specialist for EOTSS to support recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and personnel transactions. You will help maintain accurate HR records and coordinate required approvals while ensuring compliance with policies and state requirements.

Based in Boston/Chelsea, you will work with HR staff, hiring managers, and partners to keep processes efficient and accurate. Strong organization, communication, and Microsoft 365 skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Three years of HR operations, payroll, onboarding or related experience.
• Experience coordinating background checks, I-9 processing, and onboarding documentation.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Excel; ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding and background checks; manage candidate communications.
• Assist payroll processing and HR transactions; ensure data accuracy and approvals.
• Maintain and audit employee records, HR trackers, and filing systems.
• Provide frontline HR support and respond to routine inquiries from staff.

Skills

HR Operations

Recruitment Coordination

Onboarding

Payroll

HRIS

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Oracle

Workday

Job description

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is hiring an HR Operations Specialist for EOTSS to support recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and personnel transactions. You will help maintain accurate HR records and coordinate required approvals while ensuring compliance with policies and state requirements.

Based in Boston/Chelsea, you will work with HR staff, hiring managers, and partners to keep processes efficient and accurate. Strong organization, communication, and Microsoft 365 skills are essential.