Human Resource Associate/Generalist

Position Human Resource Associate/Generalist Location Corporate – Boston, Boston, MA Job Id & Openings Job Id: 1682 | # of Openings: 1 About Us POAH Communities is a mission-driven organization managing over 13,000 affordable housing apartments. As part of the Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. family, our team of 500+ professionals believes that quality housing management goes beyond providing safe, comfortable homes; it's about creating environments where residents can thrive. Our commitment to excellence in affordable housing management serves as a foundation for resident success and community empowerment. About the Role As HR Associate you will build relationships with employees and managers in your assigned region, acting as their go-to resource for workplace knowledge, guidance, and support. This position reports to the Director of Human Resources and is based in our Downtown Boston office. We are currently on a hybrid schedule requiring at least two days per week in the office and remaining days eligible for remote work. About Your Impact Ensure compliance with company policies and legal regulations Support employees and their management team in navigating work injuries and leaves of absence with empathy Perform check‑ins with new hires and their managers to provide support and/or address concerns Conduct exit interviews to gather feedback and continually improve the workplace Provide guidance to managers on performance management best practices Welcome new hires to the company by hosting our virtual new hire HR orientation meetings Administer employee benefits programs and assist employees with inquiries Assist with non‑complex employee relations issues About You 2‑4 years of relevant HR experience Preferably Bilingual in Spanish Familiarity with state and federal leave laws Excellent customer service, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills Strong attention to detail Ability to juggle competing priorities Comfort with computers, Microsoft Office products, and HRIS Ability to work both independently and as part of a team College degree preferred but not required SHRM-CP or PHR preferred but not required Benefits at POAH Communities Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; wellness programming including monthly webinars and medical insurance discounts Financial: 401(k) with up to 4% company match; FSA options for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting; Life & AD&D insurance; free financial coaching Time Off: 15 days of PTO (increases with tenure), 2 personal days, and 11 paid holidays annually. Paid Leave: 12 weeks parental leave; Bereavement; Jury duty; Voting Incentives: Employee referral bonus, suggestion rewards, employee recognition programming Professional development opportunities: Tuition reimbursement, mentorship program, ongoing training and learning sessions, professional certifications Our salary structure is competitive and reflects individual experience. POAH Communities embraces equal opportunity employment and values workforce diversity. For additional details, please visit our website at Pay Rate $34.30–$40.08/hr #J-18808-Ljbffr