Human Resources Assistant

Job Title: Human Resources Assistant
Location: Northampton, MA (Temporary on-site support in Agawam and Holyoke through early 2026)
Reports To: Director of HR
Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Company Overview:
At The Baroco Corporation, we’ve been helping individuals with disabilities participate fully in their communities since 1983. Our HR team is central to supporting our employees’ success and ensuring our operations run smoothly. We are looking for a detail-oriented, tech-savvy Human Resources Assistant to join our team and play a critical role in employee onboarding, HRM system support, and administrative functions.

Job Summary:
The Human Resources Assistant supports the full employee lifecycle, focusing on onboarding, recordkeeping, HRM system administration, and day-to-day HR operations. This role is ideal for someone organized, proactive, and enthusiastic about helping employees and HR processes run efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

Employee Onboarding & Orientation

• Facilitate onboarding for new hires, preparing first-day paperwork and assisting employees with required forms (e.g., I-9).
• Submit and file documentation with the central HR office.
• Deliver mandatory training materials to new and existing staff.
• Serve as a point of contact for new hires, ensuring a smooth onboarding experience.

HRM System Support & Administration

• Assist with the transition to a new HRM system and maintain accurate employee records.
• Act as a system superuser: train staff, troubleshoot issues, and support ongoing HRM administration.

Data Management & Recordkeeping

• Maintain organized, confidential employee files (electronic and physical).
• Support HR reporting, audits, and compliance documentation.
• Perform data entry, filing, and other administrative tasks.

HR Support & Administrative Assistance

• Support ongoing employee development and mandatory training compliance.
• Provide administrative support to HR team members and directors as needed.
• Perform additional tasks to support HR operations and organizational effectiveness.

Communication & Collaboration

• Collaborate with HR team, directors, and employees to ensure smooth HR operations.
• Act as a liaison to address employee questions and resolve issues as needed.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma required; Associate degree or HR certificate preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of administrative experience; HR, onboarding, or HRM support experience a plus.
• Skills:
• Fluent in English; bilingual skills preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite; ability to navigate HRM systems and troubleshoot issues.
• Basic knowledge of labor laws preferred.
• Excellent verbal communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Requirements:

• Cognitive & Organizational: Strong planning, sequencing, and task management skills.
• Social & Interpersonal: Effective communication and cooperation with colleagues and vendors.
• Physical: Medium physical demands (lifting up to 30 lbs.) and ability to maintain fine and gross motor coordination.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily indoor office environment.
• Exposure to normal indoor sounds.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $24/hour
• Health Insurance, 401(k)
• Dental, Life Insurance and Tuition Reimbursement at 1 year
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Why Join Us:
This is a great opportunity to grow your HR career in a supportive environment, contribute to meaningful work, and help employees succeed from day one.

Apply Today!

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person