Human Resources Coordinator

HR Coordinator

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) has proudly served Western Massachusetts since 1938, and is now a statewide behavioral health agency as well as a Certified Great Place to Work. As BHN continues to expand across Massachusetts, with an increasing presence in Central Massachusetts, we are seeking an HR Coordinator to help deliver a seamless candidate and new employee experience across our growing organization. This is a 6-month contract position.

What We Offer:

• Purpose-Driven Work - Support the employees who help individuals, families, and communities throughout Massachusetts.
• Professional Growth - Access ongoing training, mentorship, career development, and advancement opportunities across one of the state's largest behavioral health organizations.
• Supportive Team Culture - Join a collaborative workplace guided by our HEART values: Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.
• Stability & Opportunity - Build your career with an organization rooted in Western Massachusetts since 1938 and expanding statewide.
• Certified Great Place to Work - Work for an organization recognized for creating a positive and engaging employee experience.

What You Will Do:

• Coordinate all aspects of pre-employment and onboarding, ensuring required documentation, credentials, and compliance requirements are completed before each new employee starts.
• Serve as a key point of contact for applicants and new employees, providing timely guidance regarding hiring status, orientation schedules, onboarding requirements, and required documentation.
• Support recruitment through phone screens, reference checks, interview scheduling, career fairs, community outreach, and candidate follow-up.
• Maintain accurate HR, applicant tracking, and onboarding records while supporting audits, document management, orientation logistics, and additional Human Resources initiatives.

Who You Are:

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management or a related field preferred
• Prior experience in an HR support role required, with working knowledge of HR practices, recruitment, onboarding, and confidentiality requirements
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and customer service skills with the ability to work effectively with applicants, employees, managers, and community partners
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, HRIS, applicant tracking, and onboarding systems; reliable transportation is required for statewide recruitment events and organizational functions

We Hire for HEART!

Since 1938, BHN has delivered high-quality, culturally responsive behavioral health care across Massachusetts. Our core values - Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork - guide how we lead, how we serve, and how we support one another. If you are an organized, service-focused HR professional who enjoys creating a welcoming experience for candidates and new employees, we would love to hear from you.

Pay Rate: $26.00

Shift: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm

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