People Experience Associate (Contract)
Vertex Pharmaceuticals · Boston, MA, US · United States · On-site
Posted Sep 1, 2026
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Job Description
General Summary:
The People Experience Associate is responsible for establishing a best in class pre-hire experience for new hires. This role is also responsible for ensuring quality management and fulfillment of HR Service requests. In this role, the incumbent will develop broad and comprehensive experience, skills and knowledge in global HR organizational policies, procedures and practices.
This role is hybrid - 3 days in office.
Contract role - will start with 6 months and has the chance to extend up to three years.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
In partnership with the broader People Experience Team, design and facilitate an optimal process for pre-boarding
Generate offer letters and employment contracts, validate for accuracy and ensure all supporting offer documents are distributed, received and filed appropriately based on local legislation
Initiate and adjudicate background investigations
Conduct global employment eligibility verifications and ensure compliance with all local regulations and requirements
Respond to requests and inquiries from candidates and employees, prioritizing as appropriate, and execute on the key tasks and activities in accordance with defined procedures and guidelines
Assist in delivery of business results by meeting or exceeding all service level agreements and delivering high quality services that meet or exceed customer expectations
Responsible for the adherence of SOPs, work instructions and process maps
Aid with the creation of knowledge articles
Assist with Benefits Administration reporting
Contribute to review and testing of new or updated contact channels and the design and continuous improvement of employee life cycle process via Service Excellence framework
Knowledge and Skills:
Experience with HR software, case & knowledge management systems, e-file or document creation tools a plus
Knowledge of Workday and ServiceNow a plus
Proficient in Microsoft products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Visio a plus
Fluency English is required, other languages a plus
Strong collaboration and communication skills across cultures and management levels
Ability to multi-task and prioritize confidential workload
Strong customer service skills with the ability to network effectively
Strong interpersonal, written and oral communications skills
Ability to multitask and to be flexible to work assignments
Strong organizational skills
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree
Typically requires 1 year experience (Internships/Co-ops included)
Pay Range
$29/HR
Requisition Disclaimer
This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals (“Vertex”). The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of a third- party agency partner; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party…