(Part-Time) Human Resources Generalist
Boston, MA, US
Professional (Other)
Bachelors Degree
Part Time, Temp to Hire
45
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Remote
Accounting and Auditing Services
First Shift (Day)
Boston, MA, US
45
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Part Time, Temp to Hire
Accounting and Auditing Services
Remote
Professional (Other)
Bachelors Degree
First Shift (Day)
Job details
Are you an experienced Human Resources Generalist looking for an opportunity to excel in a professional services environment? We have an immediate opening for a Part-Time Human Resources Generalist at our public accounting firm in Boston, MA.
This position is a hybrid role – 4 days remote (work from home) & 1 day in the Boston office from Monday-Friday from 9am to 2pm. It is a temp-to-hire opportunity with a target start date of 5/1 and a pay rate range of $35-$45.
The successful candidate will report to the Director of HR and have a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources management or a related discipline. We are looking for a strong HR Generalist background with 3-5 years of experience in a professional services environment. PHR/SHRM certification is preferred, and knowledge of HRIS systems like ADP Workforce Now is a plus. It is important to have an understanding of HR best practices, trends, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management and employment law.
Sound like the perfect opportunity for you? Then join our team and help us continue to provide top-notch services to our clients. Apply now!
Job Details:
- Located in Boston, MA
- Hybrid-4 days remote (work from home) & 1 day in the Boston office
- Monday-Friday from 9 am to 2 pm
- Reports to the Director of HR
- Temp to Hire
- Target start date 5/1
- 1 open position
- Pay rate range $35-$45
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources management or related discipline
- Strong HR Generalist background, with 3-5 years human resources experience in a professional services environment
- PHR/SHRM certification preferred
- Knowledge of HRIS systems (ADP Workforce Now) is a plus
- Understanding of HR best practices, trends, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management and employment law.
- This job is in the Boston office, but our client is proud to offer a hybrid work environment to support a positive work/life balance.
COMPANY INFORMATION
With over 40 years of certified public accounting and business consulting experience, our client serves a wide range of clients from our base in the heart of the Boston financial district. In addition to audit, tax, and consulting services, we also provide litigation support, wealth management, and medical practices management.
Our client has built a tradition of encouraging creativity, innovation, and teamwork. We honor excellence and reward contributions at both the individual and team level. We offer employees an excellent work environment and a competitive compensation and benefits package.
HUMAN RESOURCE GENERALIST
The Human Resources Generalist will join our People & Culture team in our Boston Office. This individual will be high energy, self-motivated, team member who can work independently managing the daily transactional functions of our clients HR department, including recruitment, benefits, HRIS administration, compliance, policy enforcement and company culture for a workforce of 150+ professionals. The HR Generalist is responsible for supporting the operation of the HR department under the supervision of the Director of People and Culture. The HR Generalist will have both administrative and strategic responsibilities and is an ideal position for someone who has the desire to help a drive change in a growing organization.
Major responsibilities:
- Collaborate with People team to be a world class department by identifying areas of improvement, utilize technology to create efficiency and effectiveness
- Provide HR policy and procedure guidance to employees and management
- Support the Talent Acquisition Specialist with the full recruitment cycle: maintain applicant tracking, screen resumes, schedule interviews, and coordinate applicant/new hire correspondence
- Collaborates with the Learning Development Manager to facilitate the new orientation and onboarding process
- Employee benefits including open enrollment, new hire benefits and to day-to-day recordkeeping, as well as state and federal leave administration.
- Maintains and updates HRIS, as well as employee files and records
- Liaise with finance to communicate any updates/changes as they relate to payroll
- Knowledge of federal and state employment law and compliance requirements
- Participate and support various People Team Projects
Personal Characteristics:
- High energy individual motivated to work in a collaborative, productive culture
- Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality and discretion
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness
- Ability to manage difficult conversations, upholding open, two-way communication
- Resourceful, problem-solving aptitude, and sound judgment
- Strong problem-solving abilities, decision making skills and ability to multi-task and adapt in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining a keen eye to details
- Works efficiently both independently and as a member of a larger team
- Ability to interact with all levels within the organization
- Willing and flexible to help with any urgent issues that happen to arise at the firm, even if they are outside the immediate scope of the role
- Collaborative, flexible, positive approach to working within the department and with management
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about human resources, has excellent communication and organizational skills, and is eager to join a dynamic team. If you think you have what it takes to become our HR Generalist, please apply now!
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