Onsite Temporary HR Administrative Assistant – Boston

Beacon Hill; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is assisting a large nonprofit healthcare and senior living organization in Boston with a temporary HR Administrative Assistant role. This onsite assignment supports the HR team, handles front desk inquiries, and coordinates onboarding and hiring events.

The role requires 2–4 years HR/administrative experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Workday/Office tools. It offers a fast-paced environment and on-site work in Boston.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of HR or related experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting employee inquiries, payroll, benefits administration, or HR systems.
• Familiarity with HCM systems such as Workday, Epicor, or similar platforms.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, proactive, collaborative, and results-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, employees, and applicants and direct inquiries.
• Answer and route HR department calls.
• Assist with Workday tasks and recruitment processes.
• Verify and maintain I-9 documentation and track expiration.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and company information.
• Coordinate front desk coverage during breaks and absences.
• Process HR team expense reimbursements and vendor invoices.
• Support onboarding and new hire processes.
• Coordinate monthly new hire orientation logistics.
• Assist with recruitment events and materials.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Proactive

Collaboration

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Workday

Epicor

Microsoft Office

Job description

Beacon Hill is assisting a large nonprofit healthcare and senior living organization in Boston with a temporary HR Administrative Assistant role. This onsite assignment supports the HR team, handles front desk inquiries, and coordinates onboarding and hiring events.

The role requires 2–4 years HR/administrative experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Workday/Office tools. It offers a fast-paced environment and on-site work in Boston.