HR and Recruiting Specialist

Sea Machines Robotics; Boston (MA); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k)

Disability insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Résumé du poste

Sea Machines Robotics is seeking a hands-on People Operations role focused on attracting top talent, enhancing the employee experience, and keeping HR processes running smoothly. You will own end-to-end recruiting, partner with managers, and drive improvements across onboarding, benefits, and policies.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in HR or recruiting, strong communication skills, and a proactive, collaborative approach in a fast-paced startup setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of HR practices and federal and state employment regulations.
• 2-5 years of experience in human resources, recruiting, talent acquisition, or a related role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with HRIS or applicant tracking systems.
• Self-starter mentality with the ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and work independently.

Responsabilités

• Manage the full recruiting lifecycle, from job postings and candidate sourcing through interviews, offers, and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop job descriptions, and establish hiring priorities.
• Proactively source and engage qualified candidates across engineering, technical, and business functions.
• Coordinate interviews, manage candidate communications, and ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Maintain applicant tracking systems, recruiting pipelines, and hiring metrics.
• Support compensation research and preparation of employment offers.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes, reduce time-to-hire, and strengthen employer brand.
• Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience.
• Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, and HR documentation.
• Support administration of employee benefits, leave policies, and HR programs.
• Assist with performance review cycles, employee development initiatives, and feedback processes.
• Respond to employee questions regarding company policies, benefits, and HR procedures.
• Help maintain and improve employee handbooks, internal policies, and HR processes.
• Support compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Assist with employee relations matters, maintaining professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Help foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture.
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, team-building activities, and company events.
• Support internal communications and company-wide announcements.
• Identify opportunities to improve employee satisfaction, retention, and the overall employee experience.
• Partner with leadership to implement people-focused initiatives that support company growth.
• Serve as an approachable and trusted resource for employees across the organization.
• Maintain and improve HR systems, workflows, and administrative processes.
• Track and report key HR and recruiting metrics
• Assist with organizational planning, headcount tracking, and workforce reporting
• Support the development of scalable HR processes as the company grows
• Take ownership of special projects and jump in wherever needed to support the broader Business Operations team

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Problem-solving

Discretion with sensitive info

Startup workplace experience

Team collaboration

Time management

Formation

Bachelors degree or equivalent

Outils

Microsoft Office

HRIS / ATS

Description du poste

• This hands-on role is for someone who enjoys connecting with people, thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, and can prioritize multiple tasks. You'll play a key role in attracting top talent, creating a great employee experience, and keeping our people operations running smoothly
• Manage the full recruiting lifecycle, from job postings and candidate sourcing through interviews, offers, and onboarding
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop job descriptions, and establish hiring priorities
• Proactively source and engage qualified candidates across engineering, technical, and business functions
• Coordinate interviews, manage candidate communications, and ensure a positive candidate experience
• Maintain applicant tracking systems, recruiting pipelines, and hiring metrics
• Support compensation research and preparation of employment offers
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes, reduce time-to-hire, and strengthen our employer brand
• Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience
• Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, and HR documentation
• Support administration of employee benefits, leave policies, and HR programs
• Assist with performance review cycles, employee development initiatives, and feedback processes
• Respond to employee questions regarding company policies, benefits, and HR procedures
• Help maintain and improve employee handbooks, internal policies, and HR processes
• Support compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws and regulations
• Assist with employee relations matters, maintaining professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
• Help foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, team-building activities, and company events
• Support internal communications and company-wide announcements
• Identify opportunities to improve employee satisfaction, retention, and the overall employee experience
• Partner with leadership to implement people-focused initiatives that support company growth
• Serve as an approachable and trusted resource for employees across the organization
• Maintain and improve HR systems, workflows, and administrative processes
• Track and report key HR and recruiting metrics
• Assist with organizational planning, headcount tracking, and workforce reporting
• Support the development of scalable HR processes as the company grows
• Take ownership of special projects and jump in wherever needed to support the broader Business Operations team

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Working knowledge of HR practices and federal and state employment regulations
• 2-5 years of experience in human resources, recruiting, talent acquisition, or a related role
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with HRIS or applicant tracking systems
• Self-starter mentality with the ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and work independently
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of an organization
• Ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion and confidentiality
• Experience managing recruiting processes and coordinating multiple open positions
• Experience recruiting for technical and engineering positions
• Experience supporting employee benefits, performance management, and onboarding programs
• Experience working in a startup, technology, engineering, or other fast-growing organization
• Experience developing or improving HR processes and systems