New Ecology, Inc. seeks a full-time Senior HR Specialist, Talent Acquisition and Management. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Senior HR Specialist will be responsible for the life cycle of a New Ecology employee—beginning with recruiting, sourcing and hiring; continuing with management of the annual review cycle; and including opportunities for staff professional development and learning. The Senior HR Specialist will have an opportunity to lead, build, and strengthen these functions while working collaboratively with the HR and Operations team to execute them across a growing multi-state organization.
New Ecology, Inc. is an innovative, nationally-recognized, non-profit corporation with offices in Boston, MA; Baltimore, MD; and Wilmington, DE. Our core work is providing energy efficiency and green building services that cost-effectively improve the performance, health, durability, and climate-readiness of the built environment. Our clients are typically owners of multifamily housing, (with an emphasis on affordable housing) and community-based projects such as municipal, educational, and arts buildings. Projects include buildings that are being newly constructed, renovated, or are just seeking improved performance; see www.newecology.org for more information.
Duties and Responsibilities
New Ecology’s Human Resources team is comprised of the COO and two Senior HR Specialists. Working across complementary areas, the team is collaborative while emphasizing leadership over key areas of the HR function. During this important phase in New Ecology’s growth, the Senior HR Specialist, Talent Acquisition and Management will oversee a range of responsibilities, including:
- Recruitment (est. 50-65%)
- Recruit full-time, part-time, temporary, contractual, and intern personnel across a range of administrative, project management, technical functions and geographies.
- Manage full life cycle recruitment (post, source, prescreen, schedule, background, references, offer, onboarding, etc.) with a concerted emphasis on running and equitable and inclusive recruitment process.
- Develop appropriate marketing strategies for external recruitment, including creative partnerships and presence at key source organizations.
- Define roles and responsibilities of hiring team and refine internal process and materials for recruiting, interviewing, and hiring processes, engaging stakeholders across organizational management, HR team, hiring managers, and peer / staff collaborators.
- Maintain effective relationships within the organization and the hiring community to have influence and impact the recruiting process and hiring.
- Leveraging the HRIS and ATS systems, develop, track, and regularly report against metrics for success, measuring outcomes (e.g., minimize overall time-to-start and cost-per-hire)
- Professional Development and Internal Learning (est. 25-35%)
- Manage the maintenance and execution of the performance management system, including updating current job descriptions, refining standards of performance and performance evaluation instruments, overseeing internal transfers/promotions/changes in supervisor, and evolving approaches to annual performance management as the organization grows.
- Support supervisors in developing professional development feedback and advice to their direct reports, ensuring timely completion of annual reviews and strong, constructive setting of performance goals and development opportunities for staff at all levels, as well as supporting the creation of constructive performance improvement tools.
- Develop and assist in delivery of internal trainings, mentorship programs and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives (design and/or direct delivery).
- Ensure that organization-wide talent management and performance management initiatives are focused and aligned on improving operational efficiencies, mission alignment and impact, and employee experience.
- HR Team Collaboration and Organizational Engagement (est. 10%)
- Participate in weekly HR team meetings and continuous collaboration with HR team members to support other areas of team function, contributing to areas of HR policy and employee relations outside of recruiting and professional development as requested.
- Represent New Ecology management and HR function in internal venues e.g. monthly staff meeting, supervisor quarterly meetings to ensure that internal stakeholders are fully informed and engaged in key people management responsibilities and receive appropriate guidance.
- Contribute to planning and execution of organization-wide efforts (e.g., employee experience surveys, annual employee retreat, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, others as needed).
- Participate in learning opportunities offered by New Ecology divisions (e.g., technical trainings, site visits) to learn about the work and inform how to best support related talent acquisition and management efforts.
Required Qualifications:
- 3-5+ years of proven experience in human resources, including direct experience in recruiting/ talent acquisition and talent management and progressive responsibility;
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and/or equivalent professional experience and training in the HR field;
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, including equitable and transparent hiring and professional development practices;
- Knowledge of HR best practice in talent acquisition and management areas, including recruiting and hiring, performance management, and learning and development;
- A high degree of ethics, personal integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information;
- Willingness to lead a function within a small team, exercising good judgment, resourcefulness, and with a creative, problem-solving orientation;
- Comfort with representing an organization internally and externally, with strong written, verbal, and presentation/ speaking skills;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Dropbox, Slack; experience with using and managing LinkedIn Recruiter and HRIS, ATS, and ERP systems, with comfort/ ability to learn new technical systems as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- SHRM-CP or HRCI-PHR credential (current/active, in progress/working towards, or able to be renewed);
- Specialized certifications in recruiting, performance management, organizational learning or related fields;
- Experience creating and leading training sessions for adult learners.
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday through Friday during normal business hours.
Compensation: $70,000-75,000 and generous benefits package. Professional development is a priority and we provide financial assistance for training and certifications.
Work Location: Hybrid, with three days per week remote and two days per week in person in one of New Ecology’s offices (Boston, MA, Wilmington, DE, or Baltimore, MD).
To Apply: Please submit your application (including resume and cover letter) at Senior HR Specialist, Talent Acquisition and Management.
New Ecology, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, or current employment status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.