Administrative Assistant – Staffing & Onboarding
Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, 01910, USA
Listed on 2026-08-28
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HR/Recruitment
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Administrative/Clerical
Remote – Massachusetts | $21.00/hour to start
We are seeking an organized, dependable, and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support a busy staffing and recruiting team. This is a fast-paced position that plays an important role in keeping the candidate onboarding, interview scheduling, placement, and new-hire documentation process moving smoothly.
This is primarily a remote position for candidates located in Massachusetts
, with occasional visits to the office for in-person training, meetings, and team-building activities
.
- Support the administrative functions of employee onboarding and placement
- Schedule and coordinate candidate interviews, orientations, and start dates
- Communicate with candidates regarding required onboarding documents and next steps
- Collect, review, and maintain new-hire documentation
- Assist with I-9 documentation, background/BCI requirements, and other pre-employment paperwork
- Enter and maintain accurate candidate and placement information in Bullhorn
- Update candidate statuses, notes, placement records, and other information within the ATS
- Work within multiple computer systems and platforms throughout the day
- Track outstanding onboarding requirements and follow up with candidates as needed
Assist recruiters and account managers with administrative and scheduling needs - Maintain organized and accurate electronic employee records
- Help ensure candidates are fully cleared and prepared for their scheduled start dates
- Respond to emails, phone calls, and internal requests in a timely and professional manner
- Support additional administrative projects as needed
- Previous administrative, staffing, recruiting support, HR, or onboarding experience preferred
- Strong computer skills and the ability to work comfortably in multiple systems at the same time
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
, particularly: - Outlook
- Excel
- Word
- Bullhorn ATS experience strongly preferred
- Experience scheduling interviews, orientations, or employee appointments is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy with documentation and data entry
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable communicating with candidates, recruiters, managers, and internal team members
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment while staying connected and responsive to the team
- Must be located in Massachusetts and able to occasionally attend in-person training and team-building activities
The right person will be someone who enjoys keeping things organized and making sure nothing falls through the cracks. You should be comfortable working with a high volume of candidates, switching between systems, following up on outstanding documentation, and helping the recruiting team move candidates from interview through onboarding and placement
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We are looking for someone who is responsive, proactive, organized, and able to work with a sense of urgency while still maintaining accuracy and a positive candidate experience.
Pay: $21.00 per hour to start
Location: Remote within Massachusetts, with occasional in-office attendance required
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