Human Resources Assistant - YMCA of the North Shore
About The Position
The YMCA of the North Shore is looking for a Human Resources Assistant to join their mission-driven team. This position supports the work of the YMCA of the North Shore, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The HR Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the Human Resources team, with a strong focus on recruitment coordination and talent development initiatives. Working closely with the HR Recruiter and Talent Development Director, this role helps ensure efficient hiring processes, organized HR operations, and a positive candidate and employee experience across the association.
Requirements
- Strong organizational and administrative skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Comfort working with HR systems, databases, or applicant tracking platforms
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail
- Interest in Human Resources, recruiting, or talent development
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team environment
- Associate degree preferred; equivalent education and administrative experience will be considered
- 1+ year of administrative experience, preferably in Human Resources, recruitment, or office operations
- Proficiency with Google Workspace
- Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally while maintaining confidentiality
Nice To Haves
- experience with HRIS or applicant tracking systems preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist with recruitment workflows, including posting positions and tracking applicants within HR systems
- Coordinate interview scheduling, phone screens, and candidate communications
- Communicate with applicants regarding application steps, interviews, and hiring updates
- Support candidate correspondence including reference checks, denial communications, and hiring documentation
- Assist in creating recruitment materials, flyers, newsletters, and internal announcements
- Support employee engagement and HR communication initiatives
- Assist with HR projects such as job description updates, onboarding communications, and training coordination
- Provide administrative support including scheduling, document preparation, and file organization
- Monitor HR recruitment inboxes and route inquiries to appropriate team members
- Support departmental initiatives and special HR projects as assigned
Benefits
- Free YMCA membership and employee program discounts
- Paid training and professional development opportunities
- Growth and advancement opportunities across seven YMCA locations
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
