HR Associate

TITLE: HR Associate

DEPARTMENT: Capital Markets Human Resources

LOCATION: Boston, MA

BAIN CAPITAL OVERVIEW

Established in 1984, Bain Capital is one of the world's leading private investment firms with approximately $150 billion in assets under management. Bain Capital manages a range of strategies including private equity, public equity, credit, venture capital, real estate, life sciences, and impact investments. Our competitive advantage is grounded in a diligence-intensive, value-added investment approach that enables the firm to deliver industry-leading returns for its investors. Headquartered in Boston, Bain Capital has offices in Chicago, Dublin, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, London, Madrid, Melbourne, Mumbai, Munich, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, Sydney, and Tokyo.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

As a HR Associate for the Capital Markets team, you will be a key member of a small team that supports a wide range of critical talent initiatives, including recruiting processes, performance management, professional development, mentorship programs, and training. We partner closely with the investment professionals that we support in an inclusive and collaborative environment. The role is based at our headquarters in Boston with the option to work remotely on some days.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruiting & Onboarding

• Responsible for high volume of candidate scheduling, interview logistics and Super Days, collecting feedback, and coordination from screens through facilitating candidate debriefs
• Manage candidate activity in Workday and related reporting
• Assist with the onboarding process for new hires

Performance Management & Data Management

• Administer performance review processes. This will include preparing our Workday systems, gathering performance feedback, preparing materials for reviewers, and organizing talent calibration conversations with senior leadership.
• Responsible for data management and analysis requests including headcount, upward feedback, and other requests

Culture, Professional Development & Mentorship

• Coordinate training and mentorship programs in partnership with HRBPs, L&D team, and other internal stakeholders to support ongoing development

• Assist in the launch and coordination of employment engagement surveys throughout the year; participate in action planning against survey results/insights
• Assist with various event planning activities throughout the year, including offsites, holiday party, teambuilding activities, etc.

GENERAL BACKGROUND & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree; strong academic credentials
• Minimum of 1-2+ years post undergraduate experience in a fast-paced, people-oriented role
• Passionate people person. You are excited to develop talent and help make everyone successful.
• Dedicated team player. You partner effectively with colleagues at all levels. You actively engage in team discussions and contribute valuable ideas.
• Strong ownership orientation. You demonstrate a high level of commitment, focus and drive. You are able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You drive projects independently, from start to finish, with a high degree of excellence, urgency and attention to detail. You are highly organized. No job is too small. You leave no stone unturned.
• Proactive and creative problem-solver with a "continuous improvement" mindset. You are able to identify issues, analyze root causes (qualitatively and quantitatively) and explore potential solutions (with an open mind and critical eye). You are willing to go the extra mile to drive results for the team.
• Strong communicator (written and verbal). You are able to convey clear, answer-first and synthesized messages. You are a poised verbal communicator and an active and empathetic listener.
• Curious, motivated learner. You possess a deep desire to grow. You are resilient in the face of hardship and comfortable with ambiguity. You are open to feedback and excited about developing a career in the HR/talent space.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Facility with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point required; familiarity with Workday applications a plus.

Bain Capital is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.