Junior Recruiter

Watsco•Wilmington, MA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Recruiter supports Homans Associates’ Talent Acquisition and HR team with recruiting coordination for open roles, including updating job postings, sourcing candidates, scheduling interviews and phone screens, and providing initial screening support. The role also assists with new-hire onboarding and company-wide orientation, and supports HR communications by helping with the quarterly HR newsletter. This is an entry-level, people-focused position for an organized, detail-oriented individual interested in coordinating with others, learning recruiting and HR systems, and gaining hands-on experience in candidate assessment and HR communications. Homans Associates is a subsidiary of Watsco, Inc., an HVAC/R distribution company. It distributes Mitsubishi, Armstrong, and Bryant HVAC equipment, along with residential and commercial parts, supplies, and accessories, and has locations throughout New England, New York, and New Jersey.

Requirements

At least 1 year of recruiting, HR, or talent acquisition experience; internships or recruiting support roles count.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and a friendly, professional attitude.
Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills and the ability to follow up consistently.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and comfort learning recruiting tools and ATS platforms.
Basic understanding of interview and screening processes and candidate assessment.
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks with light supervision.
Positive, proactive mindset and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Assist with gathering hiring needs from department managers with guidance from the Recruiter.
Create and update job postings and job descriptions using provided templates.
Source candidates through online job boards, basic database searches, and social media.
Support screening by reviewing resumes and applications and scheduling phone screens and interviews.
Help evaluate candidates’ basic qualifications against job requirements.
Coordinate interview logistics and maintain candidate status in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
Support new-hire onboarding, including company-wide orientation.
Help organize and communicate schedules, materials, and attendee information for orientation events.
Support onboarding communications and help ensure new hires complete required steps, including paperwork, training access, and introductions.
Assist with the quarterly HR newsletter, including content collection, coordination, and drafting support.
Collect recruiting data and provide basic recruiting updates and reports to hiring managers.
Stay current with recruiting best practices and employment regulations as assigned.
Perform other recruiting support tasks as needed by the HR Leadership Team.