Human Resources (HR) Generalist

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support a broad range of people operations activities in Boston, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position will play a key role in strengthening day-to-day HR support across employee relations, onboarding, benefits coordination, and administrative processes. The ideal candidate brings a practical, service-oriented approach and is comfortable working across multiple HR functions while maintaining accuracy, discretion, and responsiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day support for HR operations, ensuring employee records, documentation, and routine processes are handled accurately and efficiently.
• Guide new hires through the onboarding process, coordinating required paperwork, orientation steps, and timely communication with internal stakeholders.
• Respond to employee questions and concerns with professionalism, offering support on workplace matters and escalating sensitive issues when appropriate.
• Assist with benefits-related activities, including employee communications, enrollment support, and follow-up on eligibility or coverage questions.
• Maintain and update information within HRIS platforms to help ensure data integrity, reporting accuracy, and reliable employee records.
• Partner with managers and internal teams to support consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Prepare HR documents, track key personnel actions, and help monitor compliance with internal standards and employment requirements.
• Contribute to process improvements within HR administration by identifying efficiencies and supporting changes to workflows or systems as needed.
• Prior experience in a Human Resources Generalist or closely related HR support role.
• Working knowledge of employee relations practices and the ability to handle confidential matters with sound judgment.
• Experience managing HR administrative tasks with strong attention to detail and organizational accuracy.
• Familiarity with onboarding coordination and new employee support processes.
• Understanding of employee benefits administration and related employee communication needs.
• Hands-on experience using HRIS tools for record maintenance, updates, and reporting.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills with a customer-service mindset.