HR Associate -Talent Acquisition & Engagement

October 29, 2026
Boston, MA, US
$50,000 – $55,000/yr
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Human Resources Associate – Talent Acquisition & Engagement

Partially Remote | Full-Time | Boston, MA or Philadelphia, PA

About the Job

Reporting to the Human Resources Generalist, the Human Resources Associate – Talent Acquisition & Engagement is a critical member of the HR team responsible for managing full-cycle recruitment, new-hire onboarding, and day-to-day employee relations support. This is a full-time, hands-on role focused on delivering positive, well-organized experience for candidates and employees, in close partnership with the Human Resources Associate – HRIS, Payroll & Benefits and the Human Resources Generalist. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, personable, and eager to grow their HR expertise in a mission-driven environment.

All Compass staff embody our values

  • Believe in People: At Compass, we have a fundamental belief in all clients and their ability to achieve their goals and dreams. Our unique approach to coaching fosters a culture of aspiration, dignity, and hope.
  • Pursue Excellence: We hold ourselves to the highest professional and ethical standards in every aspect of our work, and we strive to always do better.
  • Go Further Together: Our team builds trust, respects each other, and acts with care and empathy. We believe in harnessing our strengths to find joy in what we do and in doing this work as a team, and to bring out the best in each other.

To explore the full set of values and learn more about how they guide our work, visit our About Us page: https://compassworkingcapital.org/about-us/

And Core Competencies...

The following behavioral expectations define how all staff employees demonstrate Compass’s core competencies in their day-to-day work:

  • Ownership: Meets established policies and performance standards. Work is completed in a timely manner and content is accurate.
  • Adaptable & Agile: Drives continuous improvement through proactive problem-solving and skill development. Initiates and adopts new methods to enhance client value and internal efficiency.
  • Teamwork: Treats others fairly, with dignity and respect while performing job duties. Understands the purpose and goals of the organization and department.

Skills We’re Looking For

  • Candidate & Employee Communication: Facilitates clear, timely, and professional communication with candidates and staff throughout the hiring and employment lifecycle.
  • Process Coordination: Manages multiple open requisitions and employee relations matters simultaneously, keeping timelines and details on track.
  • Relationship Building: Builds trust and rapport with hiring managers, candidates, and staff across all levels of the organization.
  • Discretion & Judgment: Exercises sound judgment and maintains confidentiality when handling sensitive candidate and employee information.
  • Continuous Improvement: Identifies opportunities to streamline recruitment and onboarding processes and contributes ideas to strengthen the candidate and employee experience.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Manages the full administrative lifecycle of recruitment, including posting positions, screening applicants, scheduling interviews, and sending offer letters to selected candidates.
  • Partners with the HR Generalist and hiring managers to facilitate timely, consistent hiring processes.
  • Maintains a positive and organized candidate and new hire experience from offer through the first days of employment.
  • Oversee employee lifecycle surveys using 15Five to drive employee engagement and retention.
  • Contributes to the development and maintenance of HR policies and procedures.
  • Contributes to HR projects and initiatives, including performance reviews, employee surveys, succession planning, and training programs.
  • Supports the performance management cycle, including tracking review completion, coordinating timelines, and assisting supervisors with process questions.
  • Supports talent development programming for All Staff, including training coordination and tracking completion in TrakStar Learn.
  • Plans and coordinates town halls, Professional development days, and organization-wide meetings, managing communication and logistics.
  • Provides day-to-day HR operations support, serving as a first point of contact for staff questions across all HR functions.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

This job description is not intended to provide a comprehensive listing of all duties or responsibilities. Job duties and responsibilities may change at any time based on the needs of the organization.

Qualifications & Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
  • 1–2 years of experience in recruiting, HR coordination, or a related administrative role
  • Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills, with a professional, welcoming candidate and employee experience mindset
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with high attention to detail
  • Comfortable managing multiple open requisitions and employee relations matters simultaneously
  • High degree of discretion with confidential candidate and employee information
  • Ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred

  • Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) is a plus
  • SHRM-CP or equivalent HR certification
  • Experience in a nonprofit or mission-driven organizations

Benefits

The salary range for this role is $50,000 – $55,000, commensurate with experience.. We’ll promote your professional growth and development by providing access to a competitive salary and benefits package and additional employee benefits that include but are not limited to:

  • Healthcare: medical, dental, vision: Compass covers up to 80% of employee premiums and 80% for dependents. There is no waiting period to enroll in health insurance.
  • Retirement plan 401(k) & 3% match
  • Parental Leave: Employees who have been employed for at least three (3) months are eligible to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave. *Employees must be with the organization for six (6) months to receive up to twelve (12) weeks of full pay from the organization.
  • Life insurance & disability insurance
  • Paid time off: Employees receive up to 36 Wellness days and 8 holidays per calendar year, plus the final week of the calendar year off as an organizational-wide holiday. All employees enjoy a two-hour early closure starting the Friday after Memorial Day through the week of Labor Day.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Professional development & certification
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Office closed every Friday in August and the final week of calendar year
  • Equipment: $200 one-time stipend for work from home expenses
  • Internet Reimbursement: Up to $40 per month for personal internet expenses

Equal Opportunity Statement

Compass Working Capital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applications for all positions, without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compass Working Capital is committed to ensuring individuals with disabilities receive the accommodations required for them to interview for a position on our team. Should you require accommodations, please contact hr@compassworkingcapital.org.

Compass also provides hiring preference to Section 3 residents. Section 3 Residency is defined as a “low-income resident” of the area where the HUD-assisted project is located.

For the purposes of Section 3, "low-income" is defined as 80% of the Area Median Income. To learn more information about Section 3 income eligibility, please refer to the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Website.

Additional Information

This position is remote. Travel to Compass offices in Philadelphia, PA and Boston, MA will be required periodically, with advanced notice. Compass is an equal opportunity employer and committed to hiring individuals who reflect the diversity of the communities it serves.