Job Description

About Casa Esperanza

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.

Join a Mission That Changes Lives

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.

If you enjoy building relationships, coordinating onboarding and training, creating welcoming experiences for new employees, and supporting a positive workplace culture, we'd love to meet you.

As our People & Culture Specialist, you'll play a key role in ensuring every employee has the tools, resources, and support needed to succeed while helping strengthen an inclusive and mission-driven workplace.

What You'll Do

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.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Experience

• 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.

Why Join Casa Esperanza?

When you join Casa Esperanza, you become part of a team committed to transforming lives through compassionate care and recovery-focused services. We believe our employees deserve the same level of care, support, and respect that we provide to those we serve.

Our Culture

We value individuals who demonstrate:

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

What we offer:

Casa Esperanza Benefits Package:

• Compensation: $58,000 - $60,000 annual salary
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: All eligible employees may elect to participate after 1 year of service. Casa Esperanza, Inc. will match a contribution of up to 6% of your annual salary
• Holiday Pay (12 days per year + 1 floating holiday)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - 18 days year one, 20.5 days at year two, 23 days at year five
• Sick Pay - 10 paid days per year
• Long/Short-Term Disability
• Paid by Company Life Insurance
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• FSA/DCA (Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)
• ComPsych Guidance Resources - EAP
• Educational Opportunities
• Tuition Remission
• Employee Ticket at Work (Discounts for Entertainment, travel, movies, etc.)
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Increased Salary for Credentials
• and more...

If you're passionate about creating exceptional employee experiences and supporting an organization dedicated to helping individuals and families thrive, we encourage you to apply.

Join our team and help build a workplace where people feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to make a difference every day.

Casa Esperanza, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.