Strategic HR Project Coordinator

Massachusetts Port Authority; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/life balance

Inclusive culture

Growth opportunities

Safe work environment

Community impact

Job summary

Massachusetts Port Authority is a dynamic organization connecting people and businesses to the global community by air, land, and sea. The Human Resources Assistant role supports senior executives, coordinates cross-functional projects, and helps manage budgets and onboarding logistics in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.

You will contribute to continuous improvement, maintain discretion with sensitive information, and build trusted relationships across the organization within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Project Management, or related field; experience supporting senior executives.
• 3+ years of experience managing projects and budgets for a multi-person team.
• Advanced proficiency with project management tools and Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
• Experience with HR systems such as HRIS, ATS, or digital signature platforms.
• Strong communication, accountability, and discretion when handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-level executive support by managing complex priorities, communications, and follow-through with discretion.
• Coordinates and tracks cross-functional projects, ensuring timelines and outputs stay aligned and on schedule.
• Oversees daily People & Culture operations, office logistics, and stakeholder relationships.
• Manages budgets, onboarding logistics, and compliance processes while driving continuous improvement.

Skills

Project coordination

Budget management

Communication

Discretion

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, PM, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

HRIS/ATS

Digital signature platforms

Job description

Massachusetts Port Authority is a dynamic organization connecting people and businesses to the global community by air, land, and sea. The Human Resources Assistant role supports senior executives, coordinates cross-functional projects, and helps manage budgets and onboarding logistics in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.

You will contribute to continuous improvement, maintain discretion with sensitive information, and build trusted relationships across the organization within