Talent Acquisition Specialist

RiseMe; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RiseMe is seeking a highly organized Talent Acquisition Specialist to support full-cycle recruiting across multiple portfolio companies in a hybrid Boston setting. You will handle sourcing, candidate screening, interview coordination, and recruiting operations while partnering with leadership to attract top talent.

This hands-on role emphasizes candidate experience, metrics tracking, onboarding coordination, and employer branding support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, human resources, business, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in recruiting, human resources, administration, customer service, or a related field including internships.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Experience with LinkedIn, ATS platforms, or recruiting tools is a plus.
• Professional, dependable, and able to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle recruiting efforts across Heritage Holding's portfolio companies.
• Post and manage job advertisements across various job boards and recruiting platforms.
• Source candidates through LinkedIn, Indeed, referrals, and other recruiting channels.
• Conduct initial candidate outreach and screening calls.
• Maintain accurate candidate records within the applicant tracking system - Ashby.
• Review resumes and identify qualified candidates for open positions.
• Maintain candidate communication throughout the hiring process.
• Conduct reference checks and assist with offer preparation.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, HR, business or related field

Tools

LinkedIn

ATS platforms

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location:

Boston, MA (Hybrid)

Position Overview

The Talent Acquisition Coordinator will support full-cycle recruiting efforts across multiple portfolio companies. This role is highly hands-on and offers exposure to sourcing, candidate evaluation, interview coordination, and recruiting operations within a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to build a career in talent acquisition, recruiting, or human resources. This individual will work closely with the Talent Acquisition team and company leadership to help attract and hire top talent.

Responsibilities

Recruitment Support

• Support full-cycle recruiting efforts across Heritage Holding's portfolio companies

• Post and manage job advertisements across various job boards and recruiting platforms.

• Source candidates through LinkedIn, Indeed, referrals, and other recruiting channels.

• Conduct initial candidate outreach and screening calls.

• Maintain accurate candidate records within the applicant tracking system - Ashby.

• Review resumes and identify qualified candidates for open positions.

• Maintain candidate communication throughout the hiring process

• Conduct reference checks and assist with offer preparation.

Candidate Experience

• Serve as a primary point of contact for candidates throughout the interview process.

• Ensure timely communication and follow-up with applicants.

• Maintain a professional and positive candidate experience from application through onboarding.

Recruiting Operations

• Track recruiting metrics and hiring activity.

• Maintain recruiting pipelines and candidate databases.

• Assist with onboarding coordination for new hires.

• Support process improvements and recruiting initiatives.

• Prepare hiring reports and recruiting updates for management.

Employer Branding & Administrative Support

• Assist with maintaining company career pages and job board profiles.

• Support recruiting-related content and employer branding initiatives.

• Assist with newsletters and internal communications as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, human resources, business, or a related field

• 2+ years of experience in recruiting, human resources, administration, customer service, or a related field including internships

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

• Experience with LinkedIn, ATS platforms, or recruiting tools is a plus.

• Professional, dependable, and able to handle confidential information with discretion.

Preferred Traits

• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

• Self-starter who takes initiative and follows through on tasks.

• Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.

• Interest in recruiting, talent acquisition, and human resources.

What You'll Gain

• Exposure to recruiting across multiple industries and portfolio companies.

• Experience with full-cycle talent acquisition processes.

• Direct mentorship from recruiting leadership.

• Opportunity for growth into a Talent Acquisition Specialist or HR role.