2026-2027 | HR and Talent Associate

Boston Prep•Hyde Park, MA

13d•$54,400 - $59,703•Onsite

About The Position

As an HR & Talent Associate, you will serve as the school's primary recruiting engine. This is a newly created role at the heart of Boston Prep's talent strategy, and the person who fills it will be responsible for ensuring that every open seat on our staff is filled by a mission-aligned, high-quality candidate. This role has a focus on talent acquisition and recruitment strategy. Additionally, this role will support core HR operations in partnership with the Director of HR & Talent. This role is ideal for someone who is energized by people, loves building relationships, and wants to make a measurable difference in who teaches and works in Boston's schools. You believe in creating an educational experience where students are able to see themselves reflected in the content of your class.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Communications, Business, Education, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
1–3 years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, HR, or a people-facing role; experience in a school or nonprofit setting a strong plus
Demonstrated enthusiasm for relationship-building, networking, and representing an organization externally
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high-volume recruiting pipeline across multiple open roles simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite
Commitment to confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive candidate and employee information
Genuine commitment to Boston Prep's mission and to educational equity for students in Boston

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS).
Experience attending or organizing career fairs or campus recruiting events
Bilingual or multilingual skills (Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Cape Verdean Creole a plus, reflecting Boston Prep's student community)

Responsibilities

Partner with the Director of HR & Talent to execute Boston Prep's annual recruitment strategy for instructional and non-instructional staff
Build and maintain a robust talent pipeline of mission-aligned candidates through consistent, relationship-based outreach
Identify and track sourcing channels by effectiveness (quality of hire, time-to-fill, diversity of candidate pool) and adjust strategy accordingly
Research and recommend new sourcing partnerships, platforms, and strategies to continuously improve recruitment outcomes
Represent Boston Prep at college and university career fairs, education job fairs, and community hiring events throughout the Boston area and New England region
Cultivate and manage relationships with teacher residency programs (e.g., Match Teacher Residency, Boston Teacher Residency), alternative certification programs, and DESE-approved licensure pathways
Manage job postings across all relevant platforms, including LinkedIn and school-specific networks
Develop and maintain a talent database of past applicants, silver medalists, and warm leads for proactive outreach when positions open
Manage the end-to-end hiring process for assigned roles, from screening through offer acceptance
Screen resumes and conduct initial phone and video screens with candidates
Coordinate and schedule all interview rounds, including demo lessons and interviews
Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the process, ensuring timely, warm, and professional communication that reflects Boston Prep's culture
Collect and synthesize interview feedback and support hiring managers in making well-informed, equitable hiring decisions
Support managers with verbal offers and negotiations in coordination with the COO
Actively work to recruit a diverse staff that reflects and honors Boston Prep's student community
Partner with the Director to identify and mitigate bias in recruitment practices and job descriptions
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the applicant tracking system (ATS) for all open roles
Track and report on key recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, source of hire, offer acceptance rate, and candidate diversity
Prepare a quarterly recruiting dashboard for the Director summarizing pipeline status, upcoming interviews, and open roles
Conduct post-hire surveys with new employees to gather feedback on the recruiting experience and identify improvements
Support new staff orientation and other HR sessions, including logistics and materials preparation
Process offboarding documentation and support separation logistics
Support HRIS data entry (new hires, status changes, terminations) and generate reports as needed
Support CORI/SORI background check and I-9 processing
Support various HR projects and priorities
Additional responsibilities, including but not limited to, may involve tasks such as supervising lunch periods, managing swipe and front desk duties, and other school duty assignments.
Demonstrates flexibility and a commitment to the school's mission by undertaking additional responsibilities and contributing to school-wide initiatives as needed, even when not explicitly outlined in the job description, to support the overall success of the school community.