Careers at the Planet group

HR Assistant

New Bedford, MA 02740

Posted: 05/09/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Human Resources Job Number: 633932 Is job remote?: No

Job Description


We are seeking a HR Assistant to handle critical paperwork and ensure accuracy in documentation and compliance within HR. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities:
  • Prepare, review, and process detailed paperwork, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies and regulations.
  • Maintain and organize employee records and filing systems (both digital and physical).
  • Enter, verify, and update data in Excel spreadsheets.
  • Schedule employee appointments, sending reminder emails and calling to follow up.
  • Coordinate and track deadlines, submissions, and approvals for key paperwork.
  • Communicate with internal teams to gather documentation.
  • Handle confidential information with discretion.
Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent. 
  • 1+ years of HR experience.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to spot errors.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
  • Flexible about hours of work with appropriate notice time.
  • Target pay is $25-26/hr
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