Human Resources Associate

Aspire Developmental Services Inc

Lynn, MA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Calendar Management, Candidate Screening, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Employment Law, Follow Through, HRIS/HRMS, Human Resources, Interviewing Skills, Job Requisition Posting, Logistics Management, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft SharePoint, Multitasking, Nonprofit, Offer Letters, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, Payroll Management, Payroll Software/Services, Technical Leadership, Time Management
LOCATION
Lynn, MA
POSTED
1 day ago

POSITION:
Human Resources Associate

REGULAR HOURS:
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
40 hours per week as scheduled.

SUPERVISOR’S TITLE:
Human Resources Director

STATUS:
Regular, full-time, non-exempt employee

Aspire Developmental Services is a 501 c3 based in Lynn, MA and Beverly MA and provides Early Intervention and Early Education childhood services

JOB Summary: The HR Associate is an in-person role based in our central office based in Lynn, MA, with occasional travel across the region.

Recruitment & Hiring

  • Coordinate full-cycle recruitment — posting jobs, screening applicants, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates.
  • Maintain job postings across internal and external platforms.
  • Support hiring managers with interview logistics and documentation.
  • Prepare and send offer letters and pre-hire paperwork.

Onboarding & Orientation

  • Facilitate new hire orientations, ensuring a welcoming and compliant experience.
  • Collect and verify all onboarding documents, including I-9s and credentials.
  • Set up new employees in HRIS, payroll, and internal systems.
  • Coordinate technology, workspace, and training schedules.

HR Administration & Compliance

  • Assist with ongoing maintenance and confidential employee files (digital and physical).
  • Support compliance with federal and Massachusetts employment laws, including wage & hour, CORI, EEO, and required postings.
  • Track mandatory trainings, certifications, and license renewals.
  • Assist with audits, reporting, and documentation requests.

Payroll & ProLiant Support

  • Ensures that any payroll changes are updated in the Notebook for Payroll Manager
  • Assist employees with general ProLiant questions and elevate if needed

General HR Operations

  • Maintain HR calendars, reminders, and compliance timelines.
  • Support employee engagement initiatives and staff events.
  • Assist with exit processes, including scheduling interviews and collecting equipment.

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of HR experience, preferably in a nonprofit or human-services setting.
  • Knowledge of Massachusetts employment laws strongly preferred.
  • Experience with HRIS and payroll systems.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
  • Excellent communication and customer-service orientation.

Work Style & Competencies

  • Proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.
  • Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with the HR Director.
  • Values equity, inclusion, and a supportive workplace culture.
  • Strong follow-through and commitment to accuracy.

Professional Skills

  • Comfortable using Microsoft Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, and other Microsoft 365 tools.
  • High attention to detail with strong organizational abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication skills and comfort working across teams.

About the Company

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Aspire Developmental Services Inc