Public Sector HR Operations Specialist

Executive Office of Technology Services and Security; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Office of Technology Services and Security is seeking an HR Operations Specialist to provide day‑to‑day HR support, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and records management. The role collaborates with HR staff, recruiters, hiring managers, and partners to ensure accurate documentation and compliant processes.

The position primarily operates from Boston with occasional onsite work at Chelsea, MA, and a standard Mon–Fri schedule.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in HR operations, payroll, recruiting coordination, or related role.
• Experience coordinating background checks, I-9 processing and verification.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with deadline focus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, background checks, and candidate communications.
• Support payroll transactions and ensure accuracy of HR records and reports.
• Provide front-desk and admin support and maintain HR systems documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft 365 proficiency

HR operations experience

Onsite coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Public Administration

Graduate degree in related field

Tools

Oracle/Workday HRIS

Payroll systems

Applicant tracking systems

Job description

Executive Office of Technology Services and Security is seeking an HR Operations Specialist to provide day‑to‑day HR support, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and records management. The role collaborates with HR staff, recruiters, hiring managers, and partners to ensure accurate documentation and compliant processes.

The position primarily operates from Boston with occasional onsite work at Chelsea, MA, and a standard Mon–Fri schedule.