2026-2027 | HR and Talent Associate

Boston Prep•Hyde Park, MA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Boston Prep is a college-preparatory charter public school serving grades 6-12. The HR & Talent Associate will serve as the school's primary recruiting engine, focusing on talent acquisition and recruitment strategy. This role is responsible for ensuring that every open staff position is filled by a mission-aligned, high-quality candidate. The associate will also support core HR operations in partnership with the Director of HR & Talent. This position is ideal for someone energized by people, relationship-building, and making a measurable difference in education.

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.
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

Experience in a school or nonprofit setting a strong plus.
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 and adjust strategy accordingly.
Research and recommend new sourcing partnerships, platforms, and strategies.
Represent Boston Prep at college and university career fairs, education job fairs, and community hiring events.
Cultivate and manage relationships with teacher residency programs, alternative certification programs, and DESE-approved licensure pathways.
Manage job postings across all relevant platforms.
Develop and maintain a talent database of past applicants, silver medalists, and warm leads.
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.
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).
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.
Conduct post-hire surveys with new employees to gather feedback on the recruiting experience.
Support new staff orientation and other HR sessions.
Process offboarding documentation and support separation logistics.
Support HRIS data entry and generate reports as needed.
Support CORI/SORI background check and I-9 processing.
Support various HR projects and priorities.
Undertake additional responsibilities, 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.