About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, HR & Recruitment.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Summary

This HR Assistant role supports a Confidential Client's HR team at a manufacturing site in Woburn, MA. The position is hands-on and ideal for an entry-level HR professional with 1–2 years of experience who is comfortable working with HRIS, handling onboarding and benefits support, and maintaining confidential employee records. Candidates with current or prior security clearances are encouraged to apply.

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What You’ll Do

Support day-to-day HR operations and help maintain an efficient, compliant HR function:

• Assist the Director of Human Resources with daily administrative duties
• Post job ads, screen resumes, schedule interviews, and support new-hire onboarding and orientation
• Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS and update information across systems
• Prepare routine reports (headcount, safety, performance review tracking)
• Respond to employee questions on policies, benefits, and payroll discrepancies
• Track compliance trainings, support audits, and help ensure policy adherence
• Assist with benefits administration, ADP payroll processing tasks, and HR projects

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Who We’re Looking For

You’ll be a great fit if you bring:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (required)
• 1–2 years of HR experience (entry-level to early-career)
• Familiarity with HRIS; experience with ADP payroll is a plus
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the organization
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal labor laws and compliance requirements
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment
• A problem-solving mindset and commitment to continuous improvement
• Candidates with current/prior security clearance or who are eligible for clearance are encouraged to apply

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Compensation & Schedule

• Pay rate: $25.00 per hour (estimated annual equivalent shown on some sources: ~$43,672)
• Shift: 1st (day shift)
• Employment type: Full-time, with potential for temp-to-hire based on performance

(Compensation shown reflects the information provided for this posting in Woburn, MA. Final pay and benefits are set by the hiring organization.)

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Why Join

• Work with a collaborative HR team supporting a leading manufacturing operation
• Gain broad, hands-on HR experience across recruiting, onboarding, HRIS, benefits, and payroll
• Opportunity for growth and potential conversion to direct hire with strong performance

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Next Steps

If your experience aligns with the role (HRIS familiarity, ADP exposure, onboarding and benefits support), apply. Careertakes will share your profile with the Confidential Client; if not selected for this role, your profile may remain in our network for other matches.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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