10 Results for Human Resource Generalist Jobs in Cambridge, MA

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Human Resources Manager

Northborough, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a great Human Resources Manager to oversee daily HR operations for a growing manufacturing and medical device organization in the Northborough, Massachusetts area. This role is well suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can balance process improvement with responsive employee support across the full employment lifecycle. Working closely with leaders and staff, the Human Resources Manager will help strengthen engagement, promote compliance, and support a productive, positive workplace. Responsibilities:• Lead core human resources operations across hiring, onboarding, performance discussions, employee development, and separation processes.• Draft and manage employment offers, ensuring candidates receive accurate information and a smooth experience from selection through acceptance.• Act as the main point of contact for employees and supervisors on workplace policies, employee relations matters, and human resources guidance.• Oversee biweekly payroll processing for a multistate workforce, including coordination for domestic and international payroll activities.• Administer employee benefit programs, support annual enrollment activities, and help manage retirement plan processes.• Maintain HR records, personnel documentation, and reporting while ensuring alignment with applicable employment laws and internal policies.• Coordinate leave administration and monitor related documentation to support accurate recordkeeping and employee support.• Review and approve employee expense submissions, with experience using expense management platforms preferred.• Partner with company leadership to develop people-focused initiatives that improve engagement, collaboration, and overall organizational effectiveness. For immediate consideration please reach out to me asap! Eric Lebow 508-205-2127
2026-09-17T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Manager

Waltham, MA
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Temporary / Contract
51.4615 - 59.587 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to provide on-site support for a dynamic, high-volume workforce in Waltham, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who thrives in a highly interactive environment and can build strong partnerships with employees and operational leaders. The role centers on employee relations, daily HR operations, and practical guidance that helps maintain compliance, consistency, and a positive workplace experience. Responsibilities: • Lead employee relations matters from initial review through resolution, including workplace concerns, attendance issues, performance discussions, corrective actions, and separations. • Advise supervisors and department leaders on coaching approaches, policy application, performance conversations, and strategies to improve employee retention. • Administer benefits-related processes by responding to employee inquiries, supporting enrollment activity, and assisting with qualifying life event changes and open enrollment periods. • Oversee onboarding and orientation activities to create a smooth and consistent experience for new employees joining the organization. • Support programs that strengthen engagement, recognition, workplace culture, and overall employee satisfaction. • Maintain daily HR operations by processing employee status updates, managing leave-related documentation, organizing records, and helping ensure policy compliance across the workforce. • Use the organization’s HRIS platform for onboarding tasks, personnel updates, reporting, benefits support, time-off tracking, and other core HR transactions. • Work closely with operational leadership to deliver timely, practical HR guidance across multiple locations and business needs.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Administrator

Bridgewater, MA
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Temporary / Contract
20.5865 - 23.837 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an organized Human Resources Administrator to support hiring and core HR operations for a service-focused organization in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who can manage recruiting workflows, coordinate candidate activity, and keep documentation accurate throughout the hiring process. The role requires strong day-to-day use of ADP Workforce Now, along with solid communication skills and experience conducting interviews and prescreening candidates. Responsibilities: • Manage recruitment activities from requisition setup through closure in ADP Workforce Now, ensuring each opening is tracked accurately and updated promptly. • Coordinate the talent acquisition process by scheduling interviews, communicating with applicants, and supporting hiring managers throughout candidate selection. • Conduct candidate prescreening and participate in interviews to help identify candidates with relevant experience for open positions. • Prepare, review, and maintain HR records, legal forms, and employment-related correspondence with attention to accuracy and confidentiality. • Support pre-employment screening processing and related onboarding documentation to help move selected candidates efficiently through pre-employment steps. • Assist with benefit-related administrative tasks and general HR support functions as needed across the employee lifecycle. • Use Microsoft Outlook and Word to manage communications, maintain documentation, and produce HR materials. • Partner with internal stakeholders to keep recruiting and administrative processes organized, timely, and compliant.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Director

Exeter, NH
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Temporary / Contract
52.25 - 65 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Director to support a financial services organization in Salem, New Hampshire through a Contract assignment. This position will provide leadership across employee relations, benefits, HR administration, compensation, and compliance while helping strengthen people operations and policy execution. The ideal candidate brings a strategic mindset, sound judgment, and the ability to guide HR programs in a regulated environment. Responsibilities:• Lead day-to-day human resources operations, ensuring consistent support across employee relations, benefits administration, and core HR processes.• Advise leadership on workplace matters, resolve sensitive employee issues, and promote fair, compliant employment practices.• Oversee compensation and benefits activities, including program administration, policy interpretation, and process improvement recommendations.• Maintain HR compliance by monitoring employment regulations, updating internal practices, and supporting audit readiness where needed.• Manage HR documentation, reporting, and personnel records with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.• Partner with business leaders to implement HR strategies that align workforce needs with organizational goals.• Support contract-related HR requirements and help ensure adherence to standards connected to government-regulated engagements.• Provide guidance on HR systems usage, including UKG Pro, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency in HR administration.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Human Resources Director

Manchester, NH
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Director to lead the full employee lifecycle for a growing organization of approximately 500 team members in Manchester, New Hampshire. This leadership role partners closely with senior executives to shape people strategy, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and foster a high-performing workplace culture. The position oversees core HR functions including hiring, total rewards, employee relations, compliance, performance management, and HR operations while guiding the development of the HR team. Responsibilities:• Create and carry out a people strategy that aligns workforce initiatives with business objectives and long-term growth plans.• Partner with executive leadership on organizational structure, staffing plans, and change-related initiatives that support evolving business needs.• Direct, mentor, and develop the HR team, establishing clear priorities, accountability, and strong service delivery across the function.• Monitor key workforce metrics such as retention, hiring timelines, engagement, and labor expenses to inform leadership decisions.• Lead recruitment strategy and hiring processes, including sourcing approaches, employer positioning, and improvements to candidate experience.• Build and refine onboarding programs that help new employees integrate quickly and become productive in their roles.• Oversee compensation programs, annual salary planning, pay equity efforts, and employee benefits administration, including open enrollment.• Guide performance management, leadership development, succession planning, and manager coaching to strengthen employee growth and organizational capability.• Manage employee relations matters, workplace investigations, policy interpretation, leaves, separations, and compliance with applicable employment laws.• Improve HR operations, maintain accurate employee records and data privacy standards, and support implementation of organizational or system changes when needed.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Human Resources Coordinator

Woburn, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is working with a respected client in the engineering space north of Boston that is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to join its team. This role reports into a Director and would be responsible for administrative HR tasks to begin with. Once established, the Human Resources Coordinator can take on more complex responsibilities, working in conjunction with the Director. The desired candidate should have at least 2 years of professional experience in human resources. Experience in the areas of recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and compliance is required. A Bachelors Degree is also required for the role. The HR Coordinator will primarily work on-site as this is an in-office position Monday thru Friday. Starting salary is commensurate with experience and the benefits are competitive. If interested and qualified please apply via this listing, or email your resume to Bill.Nichols@roberthalf. Thanks!
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Assistant

Wakefield, MA
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Temporary to Hire
25 - 27 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Human Resources (HR) Assistant to support day-to-day people operations in Wakefield, Massachusetts. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys creating a smooth hiring and onboarding experience while keeping HR processes organized and compliant. The person in this role will contribute to recruitment coordination, employee documentation, and administrative support across a range of HR programs. You will work closely with internal teams to help maintain accurate records, support employee-related initiatives, and ensure timely completion of key HR activities. Responsibilities: • Coordinate recruiting activities by preparing job advertisements, scheduling interviews, communicating with candidates, and helping move applicants through each stage of the hiring process. • Support pre-employment steps such as offer follow-up, pre-employment screening coordination, collection of required hiring documents, and readiness for start dates. • Facilitate onboarding tasks for new employees, including preparing paperwork, assisting with orientation logistics, and helping ensure a positive first-day experience. • Maintain accurate employee data within HR systems and personnel files while monitoring documentation for completeness and compliance. • Provide administrative support for HR programs by tracking referral bonus requests, approved compensation updates, and other employee-related changes. • Assist with employment eligibility verification and I-9 processing in accordance with established legal and organizational requirements. • Contribute to HR audits and compliance reviews by gathering records, reviewing files for accuracy, and helping resolve missing or inconsistent information. • Support employee engagement and general HR operations by responding to routine inquiries and assisting with internal people-focused initiatives.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Assistant

Boston, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Talent Services Coordinator to support daily HR operations in Boston, Massachusetts. This role helps deliver a smooth employee experience by coordinating benefits administration, maintaining accurate records, and responding to routine policy and process questions. The position also contributes to key people programs, employee events, and workforce administration across the office. Responsibilities:• Support the day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs, including medical, life, disability, retirement, and other wellness-related offerings, and help employees during open enrollment periods.• Respond to routine employee inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and available programs, escalating more complex matters when appropriate.• Maintain organized and compliant personnel documentation for current and former employees, manage I-9 records, and handle E-Verify processing accurately.• Coordinate office events and employee engagement activities such as appreciation initiatives, wellness programs, holiday celebrations, and community-focused efforts.• Assist with the annual performance review cycle by issuing follow-ups, tracking completion progress, and identifying items that need management review.• Process employment-related updates in the HR system, including status changes and separations, and provide support with timekeeping and attendance questions in Workday.• Help facilitate offboarding activities for departing attorneys to ensure a timely and organized transition.• Arrange administrative coverage for reception and secretarial functions during absences and manage overflow support as needed.• Contribute to additional HR and administrative projects, including support for other office locations when required.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Accounting, Payroll, & HR Specialist

Worcester, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
54000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a dependable, detail-oriented individual to support payroll, and accounts payable operations for a multi-location organization. This position is well suited for someone who can manage sensitive information carefully, stay organized across competing priorities, and maintain accuracy in a fast-moving environment. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to employee support, financial processing, and day-to-day administrative coordination across several business locations. Responsibilities:• Administer weekly payroll and monthly incentive payments for multiple locations using Paycom or a comparable payroll platform, ensuring deadlines are met and records are accurate.• Review timekeeping details, employee pay data, deductions, and related payroll information to confirm completeness and resolve discrepancies before processing.• Coordinate retirement contribution submissions and support payroll-related questions from employees in partnership with HR leadership.• Assist with onboarding activities, employment documentation, personnel record maintenance, and updates related to benefits or employee status changes.• Provide administrative support for HR programs by helping organize training activities, review cycles, internal communications, and general employee inquiries with discretion.• Prepare, balance, and submit payments connected to the company’s self-funded insurance program and assist with workers’ compensation claim administration.• Process accounts payable transactions by entering vendor invoices, matching supporting documentation, and helping ensure prompt and accurate payment.• Reconcile vendor statements and corporate card activity, investigate variances, and maintain well-organized financial documentation for audit readiness.• Partner with accounting and HR team members on additional operational tasks as business needs require across payroll, payables, and employee administration. **For immediate consideration for well qualified candidates, please call me directly 508-205-2127, Eric Lebow**
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

HR/Payroll Specialist

Salem, MA
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Temporary / Contract
30.0865 - 34.837 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an HR/Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations and employee relations activities for a dynamic workforce in Salem, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage high-volume, multi-state payroll while also contributing to benefits administration and labor relations support. The role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively across HR and payroll functions. Responsibilities: • Process accurate multi-state payroll for a large employee population, ensuring compliance with applicable wage and hour regulations. • Maintain payroll records, review earnings and deductions, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. • Support employee relations matters by responding to payroll and HR-related questions with professionalism and discretion. • Assist with labor relations activities, including maintaining documentation and coordinating information needed for HR processes. • Administer benefits-related payroll inputs such as deductions, adjustments, and employee enrollment changes. • Use ADP Workforce Now to manage payroll transactions, audits, and reporting activities. • Partner with HR and leadership to help ensure payroll practices align with company policies and collective labor requirements when applicable. • Prepare payroll reports and support audits by validating data accuracy and researching exceptions.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

10 results for Human Resource Generalist in Cambridge, MA