HR Generalist

Temporary Human Resources Generalist
Location: Tewksbury, MA (On-site)
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM (32–35 hours/week)
Duration: 6-month contract (July–December)
Target Start Date: June 29
Pay Rate: $28–$45/hour, depending on experience

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and self-directed Temporary Human Resources Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations during a six-month engagement. This individual will play a key role in benefits administration, compliance, recruiting, and general HR operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, works well independently, and can quickly step in to make an immediate impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, enrollment changes, life events, and COBRA administration
• Partner with benefits brokers and carriers to resolve claims, billing issues, and coverage questions
• Audit benefits invoices against payroll deductions to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies
• Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, and I-9 requirements
• Monitor employment law updates across multiple states and identify areas requiring policy or process updates
• Support HR documentation and compliance-related initiatives
• Partner with the Head of Human Resources on full-cycle recruiting for open positions
• Assist with intake meetings, candidate sourcing, screening, scheduling, and offer coordination
• Utilize creative sourcing strategies to engage qualified active and passive candidates
• Deliver a positive and seamless candidate experience throughout the hiring process
• Support onboarding and ensure all new hire documentation is complete and compliant
• Manage offboarding processes, including separations, documentation, and exit interviews
• Assist with performance review cycles, including mid-year and annual review processes
• Maintain accurate employee data in the HRIS, including promotions, status changes, and terminations
• Serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers, helping resolve routine employee relations matters
• Identify opportunities to improve HR workflows, processes, and operational efficiency
• Research and troubleshoot HR-related issues independently, escalating complex matters when needed

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience in an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner role
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• HR certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR is a plus
• Experience with HRIS platforms (such as ADP or Oracle HCM) and Applicant Tracking Systems
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills
• Experience leveraging AI tools and modern HR technology is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion