HR and Recruiting Specialist (AI/Robotics)

Location: Boston, MA, United States

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing startup applying practical AI and autonomous technology to marine vessels and maritime transportation, enabling ships and workboats to operate autonomously and remotely.

What you will do

• Manage the full recruiting lifecycle, including sourcing, interviews, offers, onboarding, candidate communications, applicant tracking, and hiring metrics.
• Partner with hiring managers on staffing needs, job descriptions, hiring priorities, and recruitment for engineering, technical, and business roles.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding, employee records, benefits, leave programs, performance reviews, development initiatives, and employee relations support.
• Maintain and improve HR systems, workflows, policies, handbooks, and administrative processes while supporting compliance with federal and state employment regulations.
• Support employee engagement, internal communications, company events, culture initiatives, retention, and the overall employee experience.
• Track headcount and workforce metrics, support organizational planning, and take ownership of special projects for Business Operations.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in human resources, recruiting, talent acquisition, or a related role.
• Experience managing recruiting processes and coordinating multiple open positions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all organizational levels.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Working knowledge of HR practices and federal and state employment regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with HRIS or applicant tracking systems.
• Self-starter mentality with the ability to prioritize, solve problems, and work independently.

Nice to have

• Experience in a startup, technology, engineering, or other fast-growing organization.
• Experience recruiting for technical and engineering positions.
• Experience supporting employee benefits, performance management, and onboarding programs.
• Experience developing or improving HR processes and systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on role in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Focus on a positive, inclusive, collaborative, and people-focused workplace culture.
• Opportunity to support employee engagement, team-building activities, company events, and internal communications.
• Work includes confidential employee information and requires professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.