Human Resources Assistant - YMCA of the North Shore

Now Hiring: Human Resources Assistant

Are you organized, detail-oriented, and interested in building a career in Human Resources? Do you enjoy supporting people, improving processes, and helping teams succeed? The YMCA of the North Shore is looking for a Human Resources Assistant to join our mission-driven team!

This position supports the work of the YMCA of the North Shore, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The HR Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the Human Resources team, with a strong focus on recruitment coordination and talent development initiatives.

Working closely with the HR Recruiter and Talent Development Director, this role helps ensure efficient hiring processes, organized HR operations, and a positive candidate and employee experience across the association.

🧩 Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment Coordination

• Assist with recruitment workflows, including posting positions and tracking applicants within HR systems

• Coordinate interview scheduling, phone screens, and candidate communications

• Communicate with applicants regarding application steps, interviews, and hiring updates

• Support candidate correspondence including reference checks, denial communications, and hiring documentation

HR Communications & Project Support

• Assist in creating recruitment materials, flyers, newsletters, and internal announcements

• Support employee engagement and HR communication initiatives

• Assist with HR projects such as job description updates, onboarding communications, and training coordination

Administrative Support

• Provide administrative support including scheduling, document preparation, and file organization

• Monitor HR recruitment inboxes and route inquiries to appropriate team members

• Support departmental initiatives and special HR projects as assigned

✅ What We’re Looking For:

• Strong organizational and administrative skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

• Comfort working with HR systems, databases, or applicant tracking platforms

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail

• Interest in Human Resources, recruiting, or talent development

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team environment

💙 Why Work for the YMCA?

At the Y, you’re more than an employee — you’re part of a mission-driven organization making a real impact in the community.

• Free YMCA membership and employee program discounts

• Paid training and professional development opportunities

• Growth and advancement opportunities across seven YMCA locations

• Supportive and collaborative team environment

Ready to grow your HR career while making a difference? Apply today and join our YMCA team!