Recruiter & Human Resources Lead
New England Heritage Properties · Lowell, MA ·
- Seniority
- Lead
- Category
- Recruiting
- Experience
- 5+ years
Heritage Properties is a third-generation multifamily development and property management company headquartered in Lowell. We develop, acquire, and operate market-rate and workforce housing throughout Lowell and secondary New England markets.
We believe great companies are built by great people. We are searching for a Recruiting & Human Resources Lead that will ensure Heritage Properties consistently attracts, hires, and retains top talent across every division of the organization.
The Recruiting & Human Resources Lead, will own the People function for Heritage Properties. The primary responsibility is to build and maintain a talent pipeline that gives the company a competitive advantage. Creating the systems, processes, and relationships necessary to ensure there is always access to exceptional candidates before positions become urgent. Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain a proactive pipeline of qualified candidates across property management, construction, asset management, accounting, finance, and corporate functions.
- Lead full-cycle recruiting from sourcing through offer acceptance.
- Own and enforce Heritage Properties’ structured hiring process based on the principles outlined in WHO by Geoff Smart and Randy Street
- Collaborate closely with division leaders across construction, property management, finance, and operations.
- Take ownership of onboarding processes and employee integration.
- Manage core HR systems, documentation, and employee records.
Required
- 5+ years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, HR leadership, or a related people-focused role.
- Proven experience building candidate pipelines and sourcing passive talent.
- Experience recruiting across multiple business functions and levels.
- Strong interviewing, assessment, and candidate evaluation skills.
- Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building abilities.
- Experience in real estate, property management, construction, development, finance, or related industries.
- Familiarity with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System).
- Experience implementing structured hiring methodologies such as WHO, Topgrading, or competency-based interviewing frameworks.
- Experience leading onboarding and HR operations in a growing organization.
- A proactive talent builder who develops relationships before positions become available.
- A systems thinker who creates repeatable processes and continuously improves them.
- A data-driven professional who uses metrics to measure success and identify opportunities.
- A strong recruiter who knows how to attract, engage, and close top talent.
- Opportunity to build and lead the People function during a pivotal stage of growth.
- Direct access to company leadership and meaningful influence on organizational success.
- Ability to create systems and processes that will shape the future of the company.
- Long-term career growth within a growing real estate organization.
- Work with a leadership team committed to accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement.
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Onsite In Person
Competitive salary based on experience
Benefits That Support You
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Your Birthday Off (Paid!)
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match
- Employer-paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
- Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
- Dental Insurance (Altus Dental)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to a Financial Planner