HR Generalist: Recruitment, Onboarding & Engagement

Communitas, Inc.; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tiered pay increases

Vacation time (3 weeks)

Low-cost benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Communitas, Inc. in Wakefield, MA is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support recruitment, onboarding, and day-to-day HR administration, with a focus on coordinating hiring processes across the organization.

The role partners with hiring managers and serves as the primary HR contact for candidates and new employees. The position requires a bachelor’s degree (Education or Human Services preferred), one year of HR/recruiting experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Human Services or related field highly preferred; High School diploma or equivalent required. PHR Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the recruitment process, including job postings, candidate sourcing and communication, interviews, offers, references, background checks, and other pre-employment requirements.
• Partner with hiring managers to support effective interviewing, candidate evaluation, and consistent hiring practices; coordinate completion of interview evaluations and feedback.
• Maintain the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), recruitment records, application materials, and other required hiring documentation.
• Coordinate new-hire paperwork, orientation, required training, and onboarding activities, and serve as a resource to new employees throughout their first year.
• Provide administrative support for employee recognition, engagement, benefits, and other HR programs and projects.

Skills

Recruitment coordination

HR administration

Communication

Attention to detail

Empathy for clients

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or Human Services

High School diploma or equivalent

PHR Certification preferred

Job description

Communitas, Inc. in Wakefield, MA is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support recruitment, onboarding, and day-to-day HR administration, with a focus on coordinating hiring processes across the organization.

The role partners with hiring managers and serves as the primary HR contact for candidates and new employees. The position requires a bachelor’s degree (Education or Human Services preferred), one year of HR/recruiting experience, and a valid driver’s license.