HR Coordinator
alpaca researchSomerville, MA
$80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
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alpaca researchSomerville, MASenior L5
$80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Human Resources SpecialistsHuman Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and TimekeepingHuman Resources Managers
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APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Alpaca Research is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator based in Cambridge, MA to lead core, day-to-day people operations. This role focuses on employee lifecycle support, payroll administration, HR documentation, and reinforcing workplace policies while helping strengthen company culture.
Role Overview:
The Human Resources Coordinator will own key HR operations, acting as a reliable partner for employees and supporting effective workplace processes. The position is full-time and based on-site in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Key Responsibilities:
Own onboarding and offboarding processes, maintain employee records, coordinate benefits, administer payroll, and manage HR documentation.
Act as a trusted point of contact for workplace concerns, interpersonal issues, and HR questions.
Communicate company policies, enforce standards, address policy violations, and help maintain a professional, positive office environment.
Support a welcoming, collaborative, communicative, and accountable workplace while preserving the momentum and energy of a startup environment.
Required Qualifications:
Approachable and outgoing demeanor, with genuine enjoyment of building relationships and working with people.
Strong attention to detail, ability to manage complex issues, and consistent follow-through.
Professional handling of sensitive information and employee matters, with sound judgment.
Initiative and independent problem-solving capability, with comfort working in a fast-moving startup setting.
Ability to set expectations, enforce policies, and address difficult interpersonal situations directly while remaining respectful.
Location and Employment Details Location: Cambridge, MA (In Person)
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation Salary Range: USD 80,000 - 90,000 per year
Pay:
$80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Vision insurance
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Level
Senior L5
Salary
$80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Location
Somerville, MA
Occupation
Human Resources Specialists
Industry
Human Resources Consulting Services
Posted
3 days ago