Junior Recruiter

Homans Associates•Wilmington, MA

19d•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Homans Associates (HA), a subsidiary of Watsco, Inc., distributes Mitsubishi, Armstrong, and Bryant HVAC equipment, along with residential and commercial HVAC/R parts, supplies, and accessories. The company has locations throughout New England, New York, and New Jersey. The Junior Recruiter supports the Talent Acquisition and HR team with recruiting coordination for open roles, including maintaining job postings, sourcing candidates, scheduling interviews and phone screens, and assisting with initial screening. The position also helps coordinate new-hire onboarding and company-wide orientation, and supports HR communications such as the quarterly HR newsletter. It is an entry-level, people-focused role for an organized, detail-oriented person interested in learning recruiting and HR systems and gaining hands-on experience in candidate assessment and HR communications. The position is based at the Wilmington, Massachusetts branch and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Compensation is $25.00–$27.00 per hour.

Requirements

At least 1 year of recruiting, HR, or talent acquisition experience; internships and 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 software.
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 under the Recruiter's guidance.
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.
Assist in evaluating 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.
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.