People & Culture Specialist

Casa Esperanza, Inc. is a bilingual/bicultural behavioral health treatment provider serving Boston and the Merrimack Valley. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to recover from addiction, trauma, mental illness, and other chronic medical conditions; overcome homelessness and discrimination; and achieve health and wellness through comprehensive, integrated care.

At Casa Esperanza, Inc., our employees are at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking a passionate, organized, and people-focused People & Culture Specialist to help create an exceptional employee experience from day one.

As the People & Culture Specialist, you will:

• →Lead the onboarding process from offer acceptance through a successful first day.
• →Coordinate engaging New Employee Orientation sessions.
• →Partner with hiring managers, IT, Facilities, Payroll, and department leaders to ensure employees are fully prepared to begin work.
• →Coordinate mandatory training and maintain employee training records.
• →Support HR operations, including HRIS updates, onboarding documentation, benefits enrollment, and personnel records.
• →Monitor compliance with employment documentation, licensure, certifications, and required training.
• →Coordinate employee engagement, recognition, and wellness initiatives.
• →Help create an outstanding employee experience that reflects Casa Esperanza's mission and values.

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Bachelor's preferred).
• Minimum of two years of experience in Human Resources, employee onboarding, training coordination, or employee services.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and customer service abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

• Healthcare, behavioral health, nonprofit, or human services experience.
• Experience with HRIS platforms (Rippling preferred).
• Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification is a plus.

We value individuals who demonstrate:

• Compassion and respect
• Integrity and accountability
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Continuous learning and improvement
• Trauma-informed and recovery-oriented practices