Recruiter & Human Resources Lead

New England Heritage Properties

Lowell, MA

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Accounting, Asset Management, Candidate Pipeline, Candidate Sourcing, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Management, Continuous Improvement, Dental Insurance, Documentation, Employee Retention, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Financial Operations, Financial Planning, HRIS/HRMS, Human Resources, Human Resources Management, Leadership, Life Insurance, Metrics, Onboarding, Operating Systems, Process Development, Process Improvement, Property Management, Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Sales Pipeline, Secondary Markets, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player
LOCATION
Lowell, MA
POSTED
Today

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.

Qualifications
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.
Preferred
  • 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.

Who You Are
  • 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.  

Why Join Heritage Properties?
  • 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.
Schedule:
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

Heritage Properties is proud to practice Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EEO/AA). All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.



 

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