Human Resources (HR) Specialist

Description We are looking for an HR Specialist to support leave administration and payroll activities for a busy organization in S. Dennis, Massachusetts. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can balance employee support with careful documentation, regulatory awareness, and day-to-day accuracy. The person in this role will help manage protected leave programs, maintain organized records, and contribute to compliant payroll processing in a collaborative, service-oriented environment.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate employee leave submissions and supporting materials to determine eligibility and assign the correct leave category.

• Track active leave cases, including timelines, required certifications, status updates, and expected return-to-work dates.

• Maintain complete and accurate employee records to support legal compliance, internal reporting, and audit readiness.

• Review leave-related files and payroll activity to identify discrepancies and help ensure accurate processing.

• Administer payroll tasks with close attention to detail, deadlines, and confidentiality standards.

• Respond to employee questions regarding leave options, documentation requirements, and related procedures with professionalism and clarity.

• Support compliance with Massachusetts employment laws, federal regulations, and company policies tied to leave administration and pay practices. Requirements • Prior experience in human resources, leave administration, payroll support, or a closely related function.

• Working knowledge of protected leave programs, accommodations, workers’ compensation, and return-to-work coordination.

• Familiarity with Massachusetts labor requirements and applicable federal employment regulations.

• Strong recordkeeping skills with the ability to manage sensitive information accurately and discreetly.

• Comfortable using computer systems for documentation, tracking, and routine administrative work.

• Clear and courteous communication skills when assisting employees and coordinating with internal teams.

• Ability to audit details carefully, stay organized, and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven setting. TalentMatch®

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