HR Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

About AHA Consulting Engineers

AHA Consulting Engineers , founded in 1991 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts with offices in Boston, Alpharetta (GA) and Philadelphia is a private firm specializing in Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection (MEP/FP), Energy & Sustainability, Commissioning, BIM/VDC, and Technology Design services. For over 34 years , we’ve partnered with Fortune 500 companies, Ivy League institutions, leading developers, and award-winning architects to deliver high-performance facilities nationwide.

AHA Consulting Engineers continues to grow and evolve to meet the needs of our clients and the communities we serve. In the past five years, over 25% of our team members have joined the company, bringing fresh ideas and energy to our work. More than half of our employees have celebrated a five-year milestone, and nearly a quarter have been with AHA for 20+ years —a testament to the strong, supportive culture we’ve built.

Job Summary

Part-Time HR & Benefits Administrator

Location: Burlington, MA (Hybrid)
Schedule: Part-time (approx. 16–24 hours/week)

For over 35 years, AHA Consulting Engineers has partnered with clients across the U.S. to deliver more than 500 million square feet of high-performance buildings. From Ivy League universities and Fortune 500 companies to mission critical facilities and award-winning architecture, AHA delivers excellence beyond engineering—serving as consultants and advisors at every stage of the project lifecycle.

AHA Consulting Engineers is seeking a detail-oriented, hands-on HR & Benefits Administrator to join our Human Resources team. This part-time role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety — from benefits administration and HR compliance to supporting recruiting, onboarding, and employee engagement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Benefits Administration

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefit questions and life event changes.
• Process new hires, terminations, and COBRA notifications.
• Reconcile monthly benefit invoices and coordinate with Accounting for accurate reporting.
• Manage leaves of absence in partnership with Mutual of Omaha, payroll, and employees.
• Conduct regular audits of benefits, payroll deductions, and eligibility to ensure compliance and data integrity.
• Support open enrollment, including employee communications and troubleshooting system issues.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Prepare and maintain HR documentation, reports, and compliance notices (ACA, PFML, COBRA, SPD’s, Medicare, MassCHIP, etc.).
• Verify employment for current/former employees, process background checks, and assist with offer letters and onboarding.
• Track and update employee data in ADP and Deltek systems.
• Support payroll accuracy through regular audits and data reviews.

Recruitment & Staffing

• Post jobs and manage candidate flow through ADP Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Coordinate college recruiting efforts, career fairs, and intern/co-op hiring.
• Ensure job postings comply with MA Pay Transparency Law and other state/federal requirements.

Training & Employee Engagement

• Schedule and coordinate training sessions.
• Support company events, milestones, and service awards.
  

Required Qualifications

• One+ years of experience in HR or benefits administration
• Working knowledge of benefits administration, payroll processing, and HR compliance.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four+ years of experience in HR or benefits administration
• Experience in engineering or professional services experience a plus.
• Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now, Deltek, or similar HRIS systems preferred.

Why Join AHA

At AHA Consulting Engineers, we pride ourselves on our collaborative culture and commitment to employee well-being. You’ll join a supportive team in an established, growing MEP/FP consulting firm with offices in Massachusetts, Georgia, and Virginia — and the flexibility to balance meaningful work with your schedule.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO.

Staffing Firms Notice – AHA does not accept resumes from staffing firms unless there is an agreement in place – please refer to AHA website.

The expected compensation for this hourly role ranges from $33 to 43/hour.