HR Associate -Talent Acquisition & Engagement

Compass Working Capital•Boston, MA

1d•$50,000 - $55,000•Remote

About The Position

The Human Resources Associate – Talent Acquisition & Engagement is a full-time, hands-on member of the HR team, reporting to the Human Resources Generalist. The role manages full-cycle recruitment, new-hire onboarding, and day-to-day employee relations support, with a focus on providing a positive, organized experience for candidates and employees. The Associate partners closely with the HR Generalist, hiring managers, and the Human Resources Associate – HRIS, Payroll & Benefits. The position also supports employee engagement, performance management, talent development, HR operations, and organization-wide events. It contributes to HR policies, procedures, projects, and process improvements. The role is remote, with periodic travel to Compass offices in Philadelphia, PA, and Boston, MA, required with advance notice. Compass describes its workplace values as believing in people, pursuing excellence, and going further together. Its core competencies include ownership, adaptability and agility, and teamwork.

Requirements

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 and verbal communication skills, with a professional and welcoming approach to the candidate and employee experience.
Strong organizational and time-management skills and high attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple open requisitions and employee relations matters simultaneously.
High degree of discretion when handling confidential candidate and employee information.
Ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Manage the administrative lifecycle of recruitment, including posting positions, screening applicants, scheduling interviews, and sending offer letters to selected candidates.
Partner with the HR Generalist and hiring managers to facilitate timely, consistent hiring processes.
Maintain a positive and organized candidate and new-hire experience from offer through the first days of employment.
Oversee employee lifecycle surveys using 15Five to support employee engagement and retention.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of HR policies and procedures.
Contribute to HR projects and initiatives, including performance reviews, employee surveys, succession planning, and training programs.
Support the performance management cycle by tracking review completion, coordinating timelines, and assisting supervisors with process questions.
Support talent development programming for all staff, including coordinating training and tracking completion in TrakStar Learn.
Plan and coordinate town halls, professional development days, and organization-wide meetings, including communications and logistics.
Provide day-to-day HR operations support and serve as a first point of contact for staff questions across HR functions.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; Compass covers up to 80% of employee premiums and 80% for dependents, with no waiting period to enroll.
401(k) retirement plan with a 3% match.
Parental leave: eligible employees may take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave after three months of employment; employees with six months of service may receive up to 12 weeks of full pay from the organization.
Life insurance and disability insurance.
Up to 36 wellness days and 8 holidays per calendar year, plus the final week of the calendar year off as an organization-wide holiday.
Two-hour early closure each Friday from the Friday after Memorial Day through the week of Labor Day.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
Professional development and certification support.
Pre-tax commuter benefits.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Office closed every Friday in August and the final week of the calendar year.
One-time $200 stipend for work-from-home expenses.
Internet reimbursement of up to $40 per month for personal internet expenses.