Contractor, Human Resources Generalist

Lila Sciences•Cambridge, MA

35d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lila Sciences is seeking a detail-oriented and process-driven HR Generalist (Contract) to join our HR Operations team. This role will serve as the execution backbone of our HR Operations function. The HR Generalist will handle the day-to-day administration of the employee lifecycle, systems management, benefits support, and cross-functional HR tasks. This is a high-execution role best suited for someone who takes pride in doing administrative work accurately and efficiently, thrives on process ownership, and is energized by bringing order and consistency to a growing organization.

Requirements

1–3+ years of HR experience with a focus on HR operations, administration, or HR coordination
Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms; HiBob and/or ADP experience is a plus
Strong attention to detail and a track record of accurate, high-volume administrative work
Comfortable managing multiple competing priorities with minimal supervision
Clear and professional communicator (written and verbal)
Ability to handle sensitive, confidential HR information with discretion
Demonstrated commitment to process improvement and operational consistency
Local to the Cambridge, MA area; able to work hybrid (averaging ~3 days/week onsite based on need)

Nice To Haves

Experience with ATS platforms (e.g., Greenhouse)
Direct experience administering the I-9 process
Experience with process documentation and process flow documents
Familiarity with immigration processes and vendor coordination
Experience supporting benefits administration or leave management
Comfort with ambiguity in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Responsibilities

Execute end-to-end pre-boarding and onboarding processes, including coordination of IT intake, systems access setup, and employee introduction materials
Identify and implement improvements to pre-boarding workflows to increase consistency and reduce manual effort
Support offboarding administration, including exit paperwork and required system updates
Process administrative HR actions across the employee lifecycle: new hires, transfers, internal role changes, manager changes, and terminations
Generate employment letters (transfer, termination, etc.) and manage signature request workflows
Maintain and organize employee documentation in accordance with compliance requirements
Manage immigration paperwork and coordinate with external counsel or vendors on active cases under HR Operations Manager guidance
Administer benefits tasks that cannot be automated, including enrollment support and data entry
Provide leave administration support as needed, in coordination with HRBPs
Manage the HR team inbox: triage, respond to, and route inquiries related to onboarding/offboarding, immigration, benefits, and company policies
Serve as a reliable first point of contact for employee and manager HR questions, ensuring timely and accurate responses, and escalating complex cases appropriately
Own the I-9 compliance process end-to-end: complete Section 2 verification for all new hires, manage re-verification for expiring work authorization documents, maintain organized and audit-ready I-9 records, and coordinate E-Verify submissions where applicable
Collaborate with HR Operations to document, standardize, and improve HR workflows and procedures