Administrative Assistant

HR Coordinator (Part-Time)= Northborough, MA 01532= $28/hr=R Flexible Schedule | Approximately 20 Hours Per WeekRequired: Associate Degree- Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business, or a related fieldWe are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented HR Coordinator to support a busy Human Resources team within a professional R&D and manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for candidates with prior HR, payroll, onboarding, or administrative support experience who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy supporting employees and HR operations.Position OverviewThe HR Coordinator will support daily HR operations including onboarding and offboarding, payroll administration, HRIS maintenance, personnel records management, benefits support, reporting, and employee assistance. This position plays an important role in supporting employee engagement and ensuring HR processes are handled accurately, confidentially, and efficiently.The ideal candidate will have prior HR or payroll experience, strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and the ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality.Key ResponsibilitiesHuman Resources & Administrative SupportSupport onboarding and offboarding activities for employeesMaintain HRIS systems and employee recordsProcess payroll and support payroll administration activitiesAssist with benefits administration and employee inquiriesMaintain accurate personnel files and HR documentationGenerate reports and support HR data management initiativesAssist employees with HR-related questions and program informationSupport HR leadership and HR Business Partners with administrative tasksOrganization & ReportingMaintain accurate records and documentationOrganize and manage sensitive employee informationAssist with reporting, data tracking, and Excel-based record managementPrioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced environmentEnsure HR processes comply with company policies and confidentiality standardsTeam & Communication ResponsibilitiesCommunicate professionally with employees, managers, and HR leadershipMaintain strict confidentiality regarding payroll, benefits, and employee mattersAdapt quickly to changing priorities and business needsSupport collaborative team-based HR operationsAssist with additional administrative duties as neededQualifications2–5 years of experience in HR, payroll, administrative, or related support rolesPrior experience processing payroll and working with HRIS systems requiredStrong understanding of confidentiality and HR best practicesExcellent organizational and prioritization skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and AccessExperience manipulating and organizing data within ExcelAbility to work independently and within a team environmentStrong attention to detail and sense of urgencyPreferred QualificationsAssociate or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Psychology, or related fieldExperience supporting HR programs in corporate or manufacturing environmentsExperience with reporting and employee data managementWhat Will Make Candidates Stand OutStrong payroll and HRIS experienceExceptional organizational and multitasking abilitiesProfessionalism handling confidential employee mattersAbility to quickly adapt and learn new systems and processesStrong interpersonal and employee support skillsAdditional InformationFlexible part-time schedule to be finalized between manager and selected candidatePotential opportunity for permanent conversion based on performance and business needsExcellent opportunity for candidates seeking long-term HR growth within a professional environment