HR Specialist Salary in Boston, Massachusetts

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How much does an HR Specialist make in Boston, MA? The average HR Specialist salary in Boston, MA is $88,251 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $80,071 and $97,683. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Human Resources Specialist
Moodys Northwest Consulting - Bellevue , WA
The HR and Operations Specialist will assist with various HR and Operational functions to support the company's goals and enhance employee satisfaction. This role involves working closely with the HR ...
LinkedIn - 37 days ago
Short Term- Human Resources Employment Specialist
Orange County Department of Education - Costa Mesa , CA
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) is on the lookout for a Short-Term Human Resources Employment Specialist to help us find and hire top talent for critical roles in education! 🎓✨ ...
LinkedIn - 19 days ago
HR SPECIALIST
U.S. Army - Philadelphia , PA
As a Human Resources Specialist, you'll play a crucial role assisting your fellow Soldiers progress in their Army careers, providing promotion and future training information. You'll ensure the ...
JobGet - 46 days ago
Human Resources Specialist
Maricopa Community College District - Tempe , AZ
Human Resources Specialist Job ID: 320929 Location: Rio Salado Community College Full/Part Time: Regular/Temporary: Regular Hiring Salary Range $18.91 - $24.58/hourly, DOE Grade 110 Work Schedule The ...
Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 72 days ago
HR/Payroll Specialist- Hybrid
Ledgent - Hayward , CA
Local and establishied Non-Profit in Hayward, CA is seeking an HR/Payroll Specialist to join their team. This is a HYBRID role with 2 days in the office and 3 remote. It is a strong temp to hire ...
LinkedIn - 3 days ago
Part-Time Payroll Specialist
AZ HR Hub - Phoenix , AZ
AZ HR Hub is lookingi for an experienced Part-Time Payroll Specialist who has strong payroll processing experience. This role will be processing weekly and bi-weekly payroll for multipe companies ...
LinkedIn - 4 days ago

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About Boston, Massachusetts    Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The....More

Boston, Massachusetts  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

HR Specialist Salary in popular cities: Worcester, Springfield, Lowell

Skills associated with HR Specialist: Employee Relations, Regulatory Compliance, Recruitment, Timely

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