HR/Recruiting Associate

Pembroke & Co., Inc.•Boston, MA

About The Position

The HR/Recruiting Associate will lead full-cycle hiring for numerous consulting clients nationwide, while supporting internal recruiting and human resources functions for Pembroke & Co.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
2-4 years of recruiting, human resources, or talent acquisition experience required. Experience working with external or internal stakeholders is a plus.
Knowledge and proven success utilizing MS Office applications, CareerPlug, ADP, and LinkedIn.
Enjoys interfacing with clients, candidates, and potential clients to build rapport.
Ability to meet deadlines and understand time-sensitive material.
Demonstrates discretion; understands the importance of sensitive and confidential material.
Strong attention to detail.
Understands federal and state laws; stays up to date with new regulations.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Local travel may be required on occasion for networking opportunities. Off-hours communication may be needed for time-sensitive matters or to retain client relationships.

Responsibilities

Lead the full-cycle recruitment efforts for our clients, including: drafting job ads, posting job ads, reviewing resumes, candidate sourcing, phone screens, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and reference checking.
Qualify candidates for desired skill set, culture, and competencies for current or potential positions through phone, virtual, or in-person interviews.
Develop recruiting and lead generation/sourcing strategies to remain competitive and innovative.
Update applicant tracking systems (ATS) and spreadsheets for candidate tracking records, including: conversion rates, time to fill, source of hire, etc.
Maintain and document billable hours.
Foster and maintains relationships with clients and candidates. Serves as point of contact for questions and support during the recruitment/interview process.
Support the on-boarding process for internal new hires, including: background checks, offer letters, confirming first day, orientation, initiating equipment setup, and office supply planning.
Develop and implement strategies to improve morale and retention.
Assists with company-wide events and projects, employee engagement activities, and other company-wide initiatives/projects as assigned.
Administers and understands company benefits, policies, and procedures. Is able to explain thoroughly to team members as inquiries arise.
Acts as witness and investigator for internal discussions, PIPs (performance improvement plans), and verbal conversations.
Provides continuous support in day-to-day human resources functions.
Track and support general administrative functions; trainings, holidays, birthdays, benefits, reimbursements, onboarding processes, performance reviews, employee record keeping, employee profiles in ADP, etc.
Assist with consulting projects, as needed.