HR/Recruiting Generalist

HR & Talent Associate
We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging where all students feel seen, heard, and valued. You embody the mindset that "kids do well if we believe they can".
We are committed to providing our teachers with the coaching and resources they need to thrive. If you are a dedicated educator who is passionate about creating a culture of inclusion and respect, we invite you to join our team. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our students and build a brighter future for our community.
As an HR & Talent Associate, you will serve as the school's primary recruiting engine. This is a newly created role at the heart of Boston Prep's talent strategy, and the person who fills it will be responsible for ensuring that every open seat on our staff is filled by a mission-aligned, high-quality candidate.
This role has a focus on talent acquisition and recruitment strategy. Additionally, this role will support core HR operations in partnership with the Director of HR & Talent. This role is ideal for someone who is energized by people, loves building relationships, and wants to make a measurable difference in who teaches and works in Boston's schools.
You believe in creating an educational experience where students are able to see themselves reflected in the content of your class.
Partner with the Director of HR & Talent to execute Boston Prep's annual recruitment strategy for instructional and non-instructional staff
Build and maintain a robust talent pipeline of mission-aligned candidates through consistent, relationship-based outreach
Identify and track sourcing channels by effectiveness (quality of hire, time-to-fill, diversity of candidate pool) and adjust strategy accordingly
Research and recommend new sourcing partnerships, platforms, and strategies to continuously improve recruitment outcomes
Represent Boston Prep at college and university career fairs, education job fairs, and community hiring events throughout the Boston area and New England region
Partnerships & Sourcing Channels:
Manage job postings across all relevant platforms, including LinkedIn and school-specific networks
Develop and maintain a talent database of past applicants, silver medalists, and warm leads for proactive outreach when positions open
Full-Cycle Recruiting & Candidate Experience:
Manage the end-to-end hiring process for assigned roles, from screening through offer acceptance
Screen resumes and conduct initial phone and video screens with candidates
Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the process, ensuring timely, warm, and professional communication that reflects Boston Prep's culture
Collect and synthesize interview feedback and support hiring managers in making well-informed, equitable hiring decisions
Actively work to recruit a diverse staff that reflects and honors Boston Prep's student community
Partner with the Director to identify and mitigate bias in recruitment practices and job descriptions
Recruitment Data & Reporting:
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the applicant tracking system (ATS) for all open roles
Track and report on key recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, source of hire, offer acceptance rate, and candidate diversity
Prepare a quarterly recruiting dashboard for the Director summarizing pipeline status, upcoming interviews, and open roles
Conduct post-hire surveys with new employees to gather feedback on the recruiting experience and identify improvements
HR Project Support:
Support new staff orientation and other HR sessions, including logistics and materials preparation
Support HRIS data entry (new hires, status changes, terminations) and generate reports as needed
Support various HR projects and priorities
Demonstrates flexibility and a commitment to the school's mission by undertaking additional responsibilities and contributing to school-wide initiatives as needed, even when not explicitly outlined in the job description, to support the overall success of the school community.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Communications, Business, Education, or a related field; 13 years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, HR, or a people-facing role; Demonstrated enthusiasm for relationship-building, networking, and representing an organization externally

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high-volume recruiting pipeline across multiple open roles simultaneously
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite
• Genuine commitment to Boston Prep's mission and to educational equity for students in Boston

Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS).
Experience attending or organizing career fairs or campus recruiting events
Bilingual or multilingual skills (Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Cape Verdean Creole a plus, reflecting Boston Prep's student community)