Education HR Specialist: Talent, Onboarding & DEI Leader

Young World Physical Education; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring a Human Resources Specialist in Somerville, Massachusetts. The role involves recruitment, compliance, and staff development within the PK-12 district. Responsibilities include building talent pipelines, managing onboarding processes, and supporting hiring managers. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, strong communication skills, and experience in the education or nonprofit sector. The position is full-time with an immediate start date.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in recruitment, HR operations in education or nonprofit sector is required.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and HRIS platforms.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic recruitment plans.
• Train hiring managers on recruitment best practices.
• Manage new hire onboarding processes.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Certified SHRM-CP Certification

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office Suite

Applicant tracking systems

HRIS platforms

Power BI

Job description

Young World Physical Education is hiring a Human Resources Specialist in Somerville, Massachusetts. The role involves recruitment, compliance, and staff development within the PK-12 district. Responsibilities include building talent pipelines, managing onboarding processes, and supporting hiring managers. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, strong communication skills, and experience in the education or nonprofit sector. The position is full-time with an immediate start date.