Human Resources (HR) Manager

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager to support a Massachusetts organization as its primary HR lead in a Long-term Contract position. This role will oversee essential employee lifecycle activities, provide day-to-day HR guidance, and help maintain compliant, efficient people operations for a workforce of approximately 64 employees. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in HR administration, employee relations, benefits coordination, and onboarding, with the ability to manage sensitive matters independently and professionally.Responsibilities:• Serve as the main HR point of contact for employees and leadership, handling a broad range of human resources matters across the organization.• Administer employee leave processes, ensuring requests are managed accurately and in alignment with company policies and applicable regulations.• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities, supporting smooth transitions for new team members and departing employees.• Manage benefits-related administration, including preparation for open enrollment and employee support during the enrollment cycle from December through March.• Support employment-related documentation and processes connected to work authorization and eligibility to work in the U.S., partnering with appropriate internal or external resources as needed.• Maintain HR records and systems, keeping employee information current and organized while supporting reporting and compliance needs.• Assist with recruiting activities as needed, with primary involvement centered on offer coordination and onboarding for a limited number of open roles.• Help administer HR processes associated with grant-funded employment activities, ensuring documentation and procedures are completed properly.