<p>Roxbury Community College (RCC) is a public institution of higher education offering associate degrees, certificate programs and lifelong learning opportunities to the Greater Boston community. The Department of Education recognized RCC as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and as one of the top 100 community colleges in the country for student outcomes through the Postsecondary Success Recognition Program, making it the only community college in Massachusetts with these designations.</p> <p>RCC offers 24 associate degree programs, 6 credit-based certificate programs, 13 non-credit professional certification programs, 30+ lifelong learning and fitness classes, and customized incumbent worker training programs. The college hosts hundreds of civic and community events at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center each year. RCC is committed to providing all learners with the academic and non-academic support required for degree completion and long-term success.</p> <p>Roxbury Community College is guided by our six core values of Accountability, Equity, Excellence, Honesty, Integrity, and Respect. RCC is also an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act requires all institutes of higher education to disclose campus policy statements and crime statistics. Our annual report is available at Clery Report.</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>The Human Resources Assistant provides administrative support to HR and payroll departments. Responsibilities include handling administrative tasks, maintaining employee records, and assisting with recruitment and payroll processes. HR Assistants play a key role in keeping the department's daily operations running smoothly.</p> <p>Title: Part-Time Human Resources Assistant</p> <p>Unit: NUP Non-Unit Professional</p> <p>Department: HR</p> <p>Reports To: Director of Human Resources</p> <p>Date: January 2026</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Serve as the first point of contact for all employee inquiries directed to the Office of Human Resources and Payroll. </li><li>Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Human Resources and Payroll departments. </li><li>Work under the supervision of the Director of Human Resources, working closely with the Senior HR Generalist. </li><li>Support day-to-day operations of the HR and Payroll teams by assisting with administrative tasks, special projects, employee events, and department initiatives. </li><li>Assist with the recruitment process, including posting job openings, scheduling interviews, and completing employment verifications. </li><li>Maintain and update employee records, both digital and physical, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance. </li><li>Support onboarding, orientation, and training efforts for new hires by preparing materials, scheduling sessions, and ensuring a smooth transition. </li><li>Collect and process paperwork related to employee relations, leaves of absence, benefits enrollment, and other HR functions. </li><li>Enter and update employee information in internal systems and ensure completion of required employment documentation. </li><li>Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR and payroll matters, providing timely and professional support. </li><li>Uphold the confidentiality of all employee information and sensitive correspondence. </li><li>Assist with performance management procedures and documentation tracking. </li><li>Coordinate department scheduling, including meetings, interviews, HR events, and staff luncheons. </li><li>Perform administrative tasks such as filing, copying, scanning, sorting mail, and maintaining databases. </li><li>Monitor and maintain Human Resources files and systems to ensure data integrity and ease of access. </li><li>Stay informed of current HR trends, best practices, and compliance updates to support continuous improvement. </li><li>Collaborate with team members on departmental projects and support cross-functional initiatives as needed. </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of the department. </li></ul> <p>Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Associate's degree in human resources, Business, Liberal Arts, and/ or currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business, Healthcare, Psychology, Human Resources, or related field. </li><li>Two to three years of HR Assistant experience. </li><li>Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of employee records and information. </li><li>Strong interpersonal and customer service skills </li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. </li><li>Excellent administrative and organizational skills. </li><li>Attention to detail. </li><li>Ability to relate to and effectively articulate the mission and values of Roxbury Community College </li><li>Ability to use standard office tools (MS Office) and virtual meeting software packages (Microsoft, Teams, Zoom) </li><li>Reliability and ability to set consistent work hours. </li><li>Enjoys collaborating with a team but can work independently as well. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources, Psychology, and/ or another related field </li><li>Bilingual skills a plus </li></ul> <p>Additional Information:</p> <p>Compensation: $19.71-27.00/hr based on experience</p> <p>Location: Roxbury Community College, 1234 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02120</p> <p>Unit Status: NUP Non-Unit Professional</p> <p>Hours: 18.5 hours per week.</p> <p>Expected Start Date: January 2026</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>All applicants must apply online by submitting:</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li><li>Resume </li><li>(3) Professional References </li></ul> <p>Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI/SORI) request.</p> <p>After completing all the steps above, please go back into the newly created account and double check that your resume and cover letter uploaded as you intended.</p> <p>Roxbury Community College understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact Pat Noel, ADA Coordinator, at 857-701-1290 or pnoel1@rcc.mass.edu.</p> <p>ADA Compliance:</p> <p>The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education - Roxbury Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education - Roxbury Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.</p> <p>Roxbury Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at hrstaff@rcc.mass.edu.</p> <p>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)</p> <p>Powered by</p>