Human Capital Management Associate 
Income Research + Management is a Boston-based, privately owned, fixed income asset management firm. IR+M delivers strong performance and consistent results through a rigorous, bottom-up security selection process and strives to provide best-in-class client service to our 900+ institutional and private wealth clients. 
Founded in 1987 and located in the heart of Boston’s financial district, IR+M employs 200+ full time professionals and currently manages $126+ Billion in assets. We offer industry-leading benefits, as well as a challenging, collegial, and rewarding workplace with high levels of employee engagement. We operate a hybrid work model that will mix days with your team in the office and remote work, leveraging first class technology solutions. 

Role Summary: 
The Human Capital Management Associate provides comprehensive support across recruiting, employee lifecycle management, and HR operations to ensure smooth processes, compliance, and a positive employee experience. This is a hybrid role that will require at least 4 days in the office. 

Responsibilities: 
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition Support 
• Assist with full cycle recruiting through sourcing, job fairs, resume screening, scheduling, and 
interviews. 
• Manage candidate communications, feedback, and interview logistics. 
• Partner with team to administer reference checks, background screenings, and candidate documentation. 
• Maintain applicant tracking system records and contribute to weekly recruiting updates. 
• Assist in preparing offer letters and related candidate correspondence. 
Onboarding & Offboarding 
• Facilitate new hire onboarding, including paperwork, system entry, and process tracking. 
• Ensure timely coordination with IT and other teams for smooth new hire setup. 
• Support employee offboarding by coordinating necessary documentation and workflows. 
General 
• Support employee status changes, terminations, and verification of employment requests. 
• Assist with performance review processes and other HR program administration. 
• Coordinate employee engagement efforts and milestone recognition initiatives. 
• Assist in annual benefits open enrollment and related communications. 
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies. 

Qualifications: 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy. 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related HR software. 
• Willingness to take initiative, be resourceful and thrive in a fast-paced open office environment. 

Education and Experience: 
• Bachelors Degree required 
• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred 

What we offer you: 
Joining the IR+M team is an opportunity to experience a unique and exciting culture and work environment. On a daily basis our employees are encouraged to personify our Core Values; working in a manner that emphasizes investment, respect, positivity, and motivation across the business and in delivering results for our clients. We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance. 

• Hybrid work environment allowing individuals to build strong bonds with colleagues in the office mixed with remote work capability 
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance 
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with a safe harbor contribution (3%), a company discretionary contribution (12%), and a broad investment lineup 
• Tuition reimbursement up to $15K year 
• $5,000 Referral bonus for employees who refer new hires 
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans 
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including 20 days of vacation, 2 wellness days, unlimited sick time plus eight paid company holidays and 2 floating days each calendar year 
• Paid volunteer time — 2 days per calendar year 
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental and family leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) 
• Fitness, health, and composting reimbursements 

In addition to the opportunity to participate in a discretionary bonus program, the salary range below describes the estimated minimum to maximum base salary range for a position of this level.Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each candidate and may vary based upon but not limited to relevant experience, licensure requirements, certifications, skill set, and other business and organizational needs. 

Base Salary Range: 
$75,000 - $85,000 
This role is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus