Job Description Summary

For over forty years, HarbourVest has been home to a committed team of professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to deliver impactful solutions to our clients and investing partners. As our global firm grows, we continue to add individuals who seek a collaborative, open-door culture that values diversity and innovative thinking.

In our collegial environment that’s marked by low turnover and high energy, you’ll be inspired to grow and thrive. Here, you will be encouraged to build on your strengths and acquire new skills and experiences.

We are committed to fostering an environment of inclusion that promotes mutual respect among all employees. Understanding and valuing these differences optimizes the potential of both the individual and the firm.

HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer.

This position will be a hybrid work arrangement. You will receive 18 remote workdays per quarter to use at your discretion, subject to manager approval. For example, you may choose to work in the office 4 days per week and take one remote day weekly (typically 13 weeks per quarter), leaving 5 additional remote days to be used as needed.

Job description summary

We are looking for a Senior Human Resources Associate (Recruiting) to join our dynamic team at Harbourvest Advisers L.P. in Boston, MA! This role offers an outstanding opportunity to work within a world-class organization. You will play a pivotal role in our recruiting efforts. You will manage various HR activities, focusing on recruitment to attract and hire top talent for our ambitious goals.

Job skills and abilities

• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• High attention to detail required
• Demonstrated ability to maintain highly confidential information

 

Must present a professional manner

• Ability to confidently interact with people of all levels, including staff, vendors, and potential candidates
• Interest in operating web-based software systems – experience using Workday ideal

Great Teammate

• Experience mentoring or training more junior staff

Recruiting Support

• Manage recruiting activities in Workday
• Manage internal and external job postings
• Schedule interview appointments
• Source candidates on LinkedIn and other sites
• Liaise with recruiting agencies
• Conduct phone interviews and onsite/video interviews

Draft and edit job descriptions as needed

• Assist with training and onboarding more junior HR team members and peers 100%

EDUCATION

• BA/BS or equivalent

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 8+ Years of Human Resources experience in a recruiting capacity required

Salary Range

$81,000.00 - $105,000.00

This USD base salary range represents only one component of total compensation for this role and is provided in accordance with local requirements. This role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, which is determined based on individual and overall firm performance. In addition to salary and bonus, total compensation may include eligibility for long-term reward programs and a comprehensive total rewards package that may include retirement, health, insurance, paid time off, and wellness programs. Our total rewards offerings are influenced by several business factors, and eligibility for certain components will vary by position and geography. Please note the posted ranges do not apply outside the U.S. and should not be converted to other currencies as a proxy for compensation in other countries.

This position is non-exempt and therefore eligible for the payment of overtime.