We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Generalist to support a broad range of people operations activities for a Contract position based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This role will contribute to employee support, HR administration, onboarding coordination, benefits assistance, and accurate HR data management. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in employee relations and can work effectively across day-to-day HR processes while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Responsibilities:

• Support employees and managers by addressing workplace questions, resolving routine HR concerns, and escalating sensitive employee relations matters when needed.
• Coordinate onboarding activities for new hires, including documentation, orientation scheduling, and readiness of required HR records.
• Administer core HR processes such as personnel file maintenance, employment status updates, and compliance-related documentation.
• Assist with benefits-related tasks by helping employees understand available programs, processing enrollment changes, and liaising with vendors or internal partners.
• Maintain and update HRIS records to ensure employee information is complete, accurate, and entered in a timely manner.
• Prepare HR reports, track key personnel data, and help ensure information is organized for audits or leadership review.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support policy interpretation and consistent application of HR procedures across the organization.
• Contribute to process improvements and provide operational support for HR initiatives, including changes involving HR systems or workflows when applicable.