The Planet Group is hiring: Human Resources Generalist in Boston

Overview

HR Generalist – Reporting & Projects

As part of a three-person HR team, this role manages HR reporting and data for U.S. offices while supporting key projects and acting as a trusted advisor to employees and managers in Boston and New York. The position combines operational support, reporting, and project management with opportunities to contribute across payroll, talent, and development initiatives.

Base pay

$40.00/hr - $48.00/hr

Contract, 6 Months, potential for short extension

2-3 days/week onsite

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Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Must Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years’ experience in an HR Gen role

Preferred

• Experience in a Financial Services firm and/or a large, global, highly-matrixed organization
• HR certification

Key Responsibilities

• Provide HR and operational support, interpreting policies and addressing employee and manager inquiries.
• Support bi-monthly payroll with data checks and headcount/financial updates.
• Generate and maintain HR reports, including diversity metrics and ad hoc reporting (e.g., RFPs).
• Partner with HR team on recruiting and annual compensation review, ensuring data accuracy.
• Coordinate learning, development, and wellbeing programs with external vendors.
• Manage HR systems, databases, and internal communications.
• Contribute to HR projects such as exit data analysis, document retention, audits, and control reporting.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Human Resources
• Industries: Banking and Financial Services

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