Human Resources Assistant

Needham, MA
Full Time
Entry Level

About Us

We are a leading real estate law firm based in Needham, MA. Our success is built on professionalism, teamwork, and dedication to both our clients and employees. We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented HR Assistant to support our growing Human Resources department.

Job Overview
Assistant will work closely with the VP of HR and gain hands-on experience in many aspects of HR including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, and HR operations. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and interested in building a long-term career in Human Resources.

Key Responsibilities

  • Recruitment Support: Posting job openings, screening resumes, scheduling interviews.
  • Onboarding & Offboarding: Coordinating new hire orientation, preparing paperwork, and conducting exit interviews, and conducting background checks
  • Records Maintenance: Assist in updating employee files, processing employment changes and track and manage employee attendance, leave, and PTO.
  • Payroll & Benefits Support: Assist with payroll processing and communicating benefits information to employees.  (health, vision, dental, and 401(k)).
  • Administrative Tasks: Prepare HR documents, correspondence and reports. Handle HR-related phone calls and emails, sort and distribute mail, assisting updating HR records, policies, and procedures
  • Support Employee Training and Engagement: Assist with coordinating employee training sessions and maintaining training records. Help organize employee engagement activities, events, and internal communication.

Skills and Qualifications

  • 1–3 years of Human Resources experience required (law firm or professional services environment a plus).
  • Some knowledge of HR best practices and compliance requirements.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Highly detailed-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Experience with HRIS and payroll software is a plus (ADP).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to always maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive employee data.
  • Team-oriented, reliable, and eager to learn.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 hourly

Benefits:

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Work Location: In person - Needham, MA.


 
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