Recruiter & Human Resources Lead

New England Heritage Properties • Lowell, MA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Heritage Properties is a third-generation multifamily development and property management company headquartered in Lowell. We develop, acquire, and operate market-rate and workforce housing throughout Lowell and secondary New England markets. We believe great companies are built by great people. We are searching for a Recruiting & Human Resources Lead that will ensure Heritage Properties consistently attracts, hires, and retains top talent across every division of the organization. The Recruiting & Human Resources Lead will own the People function for Heritage Properties. The primary responsibility is to build and maintain a talent pipeline that gives the company a competitive advantage. Creating the systems, processes, and relationships necessary to ensure there is always access to exceptional candidates before positions become urgent.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, HR leadership, or a related people-focused role.
• Proven experience building candidate pipelines and sourcing passive talent.
• Experience recruiting across multiple business functions and levels.
• Strong interviewing, assessment, and candidate evaluation skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in real estate, property management, construction, development, finance, or related industries.
• Familiarity with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System).
• Experience implementing structured hiring methodologies such as WHO, Topgrading, or competency-based interviewing frameworks.
• Experience leading onboarding and HR operations in a growing organization.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a proactive pipeline of qualified candidates across property management, construction, asset management, accounting, finance, and corporate functions.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting from sourcing through offer acceptance.
• Own and enforce Heritage Properties’ structured hiring process based on the principles outlined in WHO by Geoff Smart and Randy Street
• Collaborate closely with division leaders across construction, property management, finance, and operations.
• Take ownership of onboarding processes and employee integration.
• Manage core HR systems, documentation, and employee records.

Benefits

• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Your Birthday Off (Paid!)
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Employer-paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
• Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
• Dental Insurance (Altus Dental)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to a Financial Planner

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed