Human Resources (HR) Assistant Robert Half - 3.9 Peabody, MA Job Details Temporary | Contract $25 - $28 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Employee onboarding Confidential information handling HR communication Incident report management Operations coordination Filing Mid-level Administrative experience Employee data management Internal employee customer service Employee relations management Organizational skills Documentation Handling Employee record maintenance Payroll record maintenance Utilizing background check services Full Job Description We are looking for an organized Human Resources (HR) Assistant to support daily HR operations in Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position offers an opportunity to contribute across payroll coordination, employee support, and core administrative processes. The ideal candidate will help maintain accurate records, assist with hiring-related screenings, and ensure HR documentation is handled with care and confidentiality.

Responsibilities:

Review employee time records for accuracy and assist with payroll-related administrative tasks before submission. Provide day-to-day support for employee relations matters by preparing documentation, tracking incidents, and maintaining organized follow-up records. Assist with corrective action paperwork and help coordinate performance review activities throughout the annual review cycle. Maintain complete and up-to-date employee files while ensuring HR documents are filed accurately and confidentially. Support pre-employment processes by helping arrange required pre-employment screening activities through designated vendors. Assist with onboarding administration, including preparing forms, tracking required documents, and updating employee information in HR systems. Enter and update personnel data in HRIS platforms to help keep records accurate and accessible. Respond to routine HR inquiries from employees and managers, escalating more complex matters when appropriate. Previous experience in human resources administration or a closely related support role. Working knowledge of HRIS platforms and confidence handling employee data with accuracy. Experience assisting with onboarding activities and maintaining HR documentation. Familiarity with employee relations support, including incident tracking and administrative follow-up. Understanding of payroll support functions such as reviewing and verifying timecards. Experience coordinating or supporting background checks and pre-employment screening processes. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage sensitive information discreetly. TalentMatch ® Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .