$98.7k - $183.3k
Job Description SummaryWe are a team of passionate HR professionals, united by a shared purpose and a drive to succeed together. The US People & Organization (P&O) team is looking for a People Partner to join us in suppo…
Human Resources · Boston, MA
HR Generalist jobs in Boston, MA
HR generalists handle a bit of everything in human resources: onboarding, benefits questions, records, policy, and employee support. They are often the first stop for people questions at smaller companies.
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supporting our Research Departments. This role partners closely with HR leadership and Centers of Expertise (COEs) to understand... ...Preferred QualificationsExperience in an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, or simil…
We Are:We are a global collective of innovators applying the New every day to improve the way the world works and lives. New doesn’t mean being ahead of the curve; new is pushing forward the curve, riding the edge where…
Job-ID29349929Reference26-26752Scientific - Flow Cytometry Specialist, Manager Job Title: Flow Cytometry Core Manager Location: 100% onsite at Cambridge, MA Kendall Square Site, Cambridge, MA Working Hours: 9-5 PM Job De…
innovation.What You’ll Do Leading a team through competing sourcing priorities while balancing senior stakeholder expectations across HR, Finance, Legal, and other professional services areas and converting ambiguous nee…
$114.3k - $171.5k
External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. Your Role:As a HR Partner, you will play a crucial role in providing consistent,... ...related field preferred.Minimum 5 years of experience in HR in generalist HR…
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enterpriseLeads the creation of a recruiting and interviewing plan for each open position and conducts regular follow-ups with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans a…
$117k - $175.4k
changing business needs within Workday.At Workday, we help the world’s largest organizations adapt to what’s next by bringing finance, HR, and planning into a single enterprise cloud. We work hard, and we’re serious abou…
Description As a new member of the Global Legal & Compliance (GL&C) Strategy, Intelligence, and Integration team, the GL&C Data Officer owns the strategic data and AI roadmap for GL&C and ensures execution aligns to Libe…
$102k - $147k
Who You’ll Work WithWe are growing our global supply chain strategy team who is delivering transformational solutions for our clients focused on: planning, logistics and fulfillment, and procurement. What You’ll Do· This…
$110.7k - $218.3k
Position Summary Senior Consultant - Regulatory & Compliance - Enterprise Operations & Risk Our Deloitte Regulatory, Risk & Forensic team helps client leaders translate multifaceted risk and an evolving regulatory enviro…
HR Generalist Location: Boston, MA 02210 Contract: 3+ Months Job Summary We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department. This role will provide support…
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What hr generalists earn in Boston
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $31–$40 | $64k–$83k |
| Mid level | $40–$52 | $83k–$109k |
| Senior | $49–$64 | $102k–$134k |
Adjusted for the Boston market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Onboarding and offboardingBenefits administrationHRIS data managementEmployment law basicsEmployee relations supportRecruiting coordinationPolicy and handbook upkeepPayroll coordinationConfidentiality
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
What parts of HR have you owned versus supported?
Be precise: owned onboarding and benefits enrollment, supported investigations and reviews, for example. Honest scoping builds trust and sets you up to grow.
How do you handle an employee who comes to you with a sensitive complaint?
Show that you listen without promising outcomes, explain the process, document carefully, and escalate appropriately while limiting who knows.
Walk me through how you run onboarding for a new hire.
Cover the full arc from offer acceptance to day thirty: paperwork and systems, first-day experience, and check-ins. Mention anything you improved.
How do you keep employee records accurate and compliant?
Mention HRIS hygiene habits, retention rules, separating medical files, and periodic audits of I-9s and required documentation.
Tell me about a time you had to interpret a policy for a gray-area situation.
Show judgment: you read the policy's intent, checked precedent for consistency, consulted your manager or counsel when needed, and documented the decision.
How do you handle open enrollment season?
Describe planning backward from deadlines, clear employee communication, coordinating with brokers, and cleaning up data so payroll deductions land correctly.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For hr generalists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the employee population you supported and whether you were the sole HR presence or part of a team.
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List the full spread of functions you touched, then flag the two or three you owned outright.
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Name your HRIS and payroll systems specifically, since generalist roles lean heavily on systems work.
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Quantify administrative outcomes, like onboarding cycles run, open enrollments completed, or audit findings closed.
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Include compliance specifics you have handled, such as I-9 audits, FMLA tracking, or handbook rewrites.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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HR Manager
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