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Beacon Hill Staffing Group

Temporary Administrative Assistant

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What they do

An Office or Administrative Assistant performs administrative work in an office. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails, routes mail and maintains calendars and schedules.

$48,670 / year median in Massachusetts

-4% projected decline

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Job Description

Temporary Administrative Assistant Beacon Hill Staffing Group - 3.8 Cambridge, MA Job Details Full-time | Contract Up to $25.50 an hour 14 hours ago Benefits Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications Employee onboarding Computer operation Confidential information handling Event catering coordination Computer literacy Catering experience Purchase order management Mid-level Invoice processing Administrative experience High school diploma or GED Employee data management Bachelor's degree Decision making Compliance documentation Data entry Payroll Purchasing Cross-functional collaboration Communication skills Technical Proficiency Employee record maintenance Event logistics coordination Full Job Description This long-term temporary Administrative Assistant opportunity offers $25.50/hour for a 35-hour work week (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) with a hybrid schedule requiring on-site work Tuesday through Thursday and remote work Monday and Friday. The role is based in Cambridge, MA within a research and academic innovation organization. This position supports HR and administrative operations and is ideal for candidates interested in developing a career in Human Resources.
Responsibilities:
Assist with data entry Review, approve, and resolve weekly payroll issues Process appointments, employee changes, and new hire paperwork Prepare correspondence, letters, memos, and HR documents Maintain databases, directories, mailing lists, and job posting logs Update web pages and support compliance documentation tracking Coordinate temporary staffing requests Prepare purchase orders and process invoices and expenses Support meeting and event logistics, including catering and room reservations Perform additional administrative duties as assigned
Qualifications:
3+ years of administrative assistant experience preferred Interest in Human Resources and HR operations Strong organizational and multitasking skills Ability to handle confidential information with discretion Detail-oriented, resourceful, and adaptable Strong problem-solving and sound judgment abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams Advanced computer proficiency Bachelor's degree with approximately 3 years of experience preferred, or 5 years of experience with a high school diploma Qualified candidates encouraged to apply for immediate consideration. Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents:
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: https://jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com/eeoc/ Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records.
Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.
Benefits Information:
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance