Human Resources and Payroll Assistant

<Company Overview>
Hearth INC is a dedicated non-profit organization committed to eradicating homelessness among the elderly in Boston and beyond. The organization specializes in developing and managing permanent housing solutions tailored to support formerly homeless elders, along with providing outreach, case management, and housing advocacy services to vulnerable populations.

<Job Overview>
This temporary position will support the Human Resources Department while a member of the team is on leave (January through June 2026). The Assistant will support the HR Associate and the Controller in such areas as recruitment/hiring, onboarding, responding to staff questions or needs. A major project for this role is to work with the Controller to convert the current paper timekeeping system to an online time and attendance system. The payroll provider for this project is Proliant ReadyPay. There are approximately 75 employees at Hearth. The ideal candidate will have experience working in human resource and payroll, strong computer skills, time management skills, and confidentiality. contributing to a positive organizational culture and efficient administrative processes.

<Experience>

• Proven experience in human resources coordination within a nonprofit or similar environment.
• Strong familiarity with payroll processing platforms
• Knowledge of employment law regulations
• management and reporting purposes.
• Excellent communication skills coupled with project management capabilities to handle multiple priorities efficiently.
• Ability to navigate complex employee relations issues with tact and professionalism while maintaining confidentiality. Join us in this rewarding role where your expertise will directly impact the well-being of our staff and the success of our mission to serve vulnerable elders through compassionate human resources practices and efficient payroll administration!

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week

Experience:

• payroll: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person