<p>We are looking for an HRIS Coordinator to support key human resources operations in Massachusetts. This contract position has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing HR systems work with hands-on employee support, recruiting coordination, and process improvement. The person in this role will help maintain smooth day-to-day HR activities while contributing to projects that strengthen people programs and operational efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>• Manage recruiting coordination activities, including posting openings, assisting with interview scheduling and participation, and helping guide candidates through the onboarding process.</p><p>• Lead onboarding support by facilitating first-day orientation and ensuring new employees receive a positive and organized introduction to the company.</p><p>• Provide front-line assistance to employees by responding to routine HR questions and addressing daily people-related inquiries.</p><p>• Support payroll-related administrative tasks to help maintain timely and accurate processing.</p><p>• Maintain and assist with HRIS-related activities, including data support, system usage, and general coordination tied to HR information processes.</p><p>• Contribute to updates and improvements for HR programs, policies, and procedures through project-based work and ongoing team collaboration.</p><p>• Partner with the local People and Culture team to keep daily operations running efficiently and consistently.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to streamline HR workflows and help implement practical improvements across department processes.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll and HRIS Manager to lead centralized payroll operations and strengthen the systems that support HR services across the organization. This role is ideal for someone who can balance day-to-day payroll accuracy with long-term process improvement, compliance oversight, and cross-functional partnership. The position plays a key part in supporting multi-state payroll for a large employee population while helping maintain reliable HR technology and operational consistency across locations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct centralized payroll oversight for a multi-state workforce, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule across locations, pay groups, and worker classifications.</p><p>• Create, refine, and maintain payroll procedures, internal controls, and operating standards that support compliance, consistency, and scalable business operations.</p><p>• Review payroll activity completed by local HR teams, identify discrepancies or risk patterns, and guide corrective action to improve quality and reduce recurring errors.</p><p>• Act as the primary escalation resource for complex payroll matters, partnering with HR leadership and internal stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently and accurately.</p><p>• Coordinate special payroll activities such as off-cycle payments, bonus processing, manual checks, and year-end payroll requirements.</p><p>• Partner with Finance, Legal, IT, and HR to support dependable payroll and HRIS operations, including system integrations, reporting needs, and regulatory updates.</p><p>• Contribute payroll and HRIS expertise during system implementation, data migration, testing, cutover planning, and post-launch stabilization efforts.</p><p>• Develop contingency procedures, backup processes, and recovery plans to help maintain payroll continuity during operational disruptions.</p><p>• Train and support site-based HR teams on payroll practices, system usage, and compliance expectations to promote standardized execution across the organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em><u>**FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION PLEASE CALL ME TO SCREENAND SHARE. ERIC LEBOW 508-205-2127 **</u></em></strong></p>
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager to support a mission-focused organization in Newburyport, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position will oversee core HR operations, including talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, payroll coordination, benefits administration, and performance management. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, a collaborative approach, and the ability to build effective HR practices that support employee engagement and organizational goals.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Create, update, and maintain human resources policies, procedures, and workplace guidelines that align with organizational needs and legal requirements.<br>• Drive end-to-end hiring efforts by coordinating job advertising, reviewing applicants, facilitating interviews, and managing offer preparation and onboarding activities.<br>• Foster an inclusive and supportive work environment through employee engagement programs, retention strategies, and day-to-day HR partnership with staff and leadership.<br>• Address employee relations matters with discretion and sound judgment while providing guidance to managers on workplace concerns.<br>• Administer payroll in coordination with an external processing partner and ensure accurate maintenance of employee information in HR and payroll systems.<br>• Manage employee benefit programs, leave processes, workers’ compensation matters, and all related records and documentation.<br>• Lead performance review cycles and assist with development planning to support employee growth and organizational effectiveness.<br>• Monitor compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as agency standards, and update the employee handbook as needed.<br>• Track HR data and prepare reports, summaries, and workforce metrics for leadership and board-level review when requested.