Human Resources Assistant at Kriss Law – Needham, Massachusetts

About UsWe are a leading real estate law firm based in Needham, MA. Our success is built on professionalism, teamwork, and dedication to both our clients and employees. We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented HR Assistant to support our growing Human Resources department.

Job Overview
Assistant will work closely with the VP of HR and gain hands-on experience in many aspects of HR including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, and HR operations. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and interested in building a long-term career in Human Resources.Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment Support: Posting job openings, screening resumes, scheduling interviews.
• Onboarding & Offboarding: Coordinating new hire orientation, preparing paperwork, and conducting exit interviews, and conducting background checks
• Records Maintenance: Assist in updating employee files, processing employment changes and track and manage employee attendance, leave, and PTO.
• Payroll & Benefits Support: Assist with payroll processing and communicating benefits information to employees. (health, vision, dental, and 401(k)).
• Administrative Tasks: Prepare HR documents, correspondence and reports. Handle HR-related phone calls and emails, sort and distribute mail, assisting updating HR records, policies, and procedures
• Support Employee Training and Engagement: Assist with coordinating employee training sessions and maintaining training records. Help organize employee engagement activities, events, and internal communication.

Skills and Qualifications

• 1–3 years of Human Resources experience required (law firm or professional services environment a plus).
• Some knowledge of HR best practices and compliance requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Highly detailed-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with HRIS and payroll software is a plus (ADP).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to always maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive employee data.
• Team-oriented, reliable, and eager to learn.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 hourlyBenefits:

• 401(k) with company match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person - Needham, MA.