Human Resources Coordinator

Cambridge, MA - Cambridge, MA 02138

End Date 10/25/2026

• Salary Range: $53,000.00 - $58,000.00 Salary
• Level: Entry
• Position Type: Regular Full Time
• Education Level: 4 Year Degree
• Travel Percentage: Up to 10%
• Category: Human Resources

Human Resources Coordinator

About the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy seeks to improve quality of life through the effective use, taxation, and stewardship of land. A nonprofit, private operating foundation whose origins date to 1946, the Lincoln Institute researches and recommends creative, nonpartisan approaches to land as a solution to economic, social, and environmental challenges. Through education, training, publications, and events, we integrate theory and practice to inform public policy decisions worldwide. We organize our work around three impact areas: land and water; land and fiscal systems; and land and communities. We envision a world where cities and regions prosper and benefit from coordinated land use planning and public finance; where communities thrive from efficient and equitable allocation of limited land resources; and where stewardship of land and water resources ensures a livable future. We work globally, with locations in Cambridge, Massachusetts; Washington, DC; Phoenix, Arizona; and Beijing, China.

Team Overview:

The HR team at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy supports the full employee life cycle of a mission-driven nonprofit enabling a globally recognized nonprofit to advance research, education, and policy solutions that foster thriving communities and responsible land stewardship. The team balances individual ownership of functional areas with close collaboration, a high degree of trust and confidentiality, and an innovative approach.

Position Overview:

The HR department seeks a highly adaptive, client-focused HR Coordinator to join the team. This role will have exposure to all major HR areas: onboarding, recruiting, benefits, compensation, learning, performance, compliance, and HR systems. As a member of the HR team, you will work both collaboratively and independently to manage the full employee life cycle. This role requires strong attention to detail and follow-through to ensure a great employee experience.

This is a full-time position in Cambridge, Massachusetts at 37.5 hours per week, reporting to Ellen Stepansky, Director of HR and Organizational Development. The role is expected in the office for a minimum of two days per week.

What You Will Do

• Support the recruiting lifecycle.

• Maintain and enhance processes and systems to ensure high data integrity.

• Process invoices.

• Assist with onboarding.

• Coordinate HR events.

• Support training and performance.

• Monitor and triage the HR inbox, escalating complex matters.

• Maintain internal documentation and employee-facing resources.

• Administer HIPAA training.

• Generate reports and assist with other duties, as needed.

• Maintain personnel files, as needed.

• Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned.

• Continue professional development.

Qualifications

What You Will Need

• 1-3 years of professional experience, recruiting experience preferred.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.

• Extremely high degree of attention to detail and accuracy.

• High degree of confidentiality and discretion.

• Ability to work independently and with a team.

• Customer service orientation and excellent communication skills.

• Ability to juggle and prioritize competing deadlines.

• Comfortable with digital tools (Paycom, applicant tracking systems, Asana).

• Orientation to diversity, equity, inclusion, and continuous learning.

• U.S. Citizen, or legally authorized to work in the U.S. with no need for future sponsorship.

Application Process

Please submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter should succinctly describe your interest to join the team; why you are qualified; and what relevant expertise and experience you offer. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Compensation Overview

The salary market range for this role is posted above and dependent on level of education and years of experience. We value internal and external equity and encourage those who may be missing qualifications to submit their materials still.

Our Benefits

Include but are not limited to (a) 3x employer contribution towards retirement matching your employee contribution up to 15%, (b) health insurance, (c) dental insurance, (d) vision insurance, (e) 100% reimbursement of the health care deductible through a health reimbursement account, (f) short-term disability coverage, (g) long term disability coverage, (h) paid parental leave, (i) voluntary insurances such as accident insurance, (j) health care flexible spending, (k) dependent care flexible spending, (l) paid time off for holidays, vacation, personal, sick, bereavement, and jury duty, (m) office closure between December 24 – Jan 1 each calendar year, (n) flexible schedule and option for a compressed 4 day workweek, (o) tuition and staff development reimbursement, (p) pet insurance, and (q) Employee Assistance Program.

Our Values

Cooperation and Teamwork, Forthright Feedback, Initiative, Acceptance of Responsibility, Multicultural Sensitivity

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment by hiring, training, promoting, and carrying out personnel procedures with respect to compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, or terminations, on the basis of individual merit, experience, and ability without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race such as hair texture, length of hair, protective hairstyles or cultural or religious headdresses), color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), ancestry, citizenship status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, military service, serious medical condition, expunged juvenile record, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, status as a victim, credit information, homelessness status, reproductive health decision making, or any other characteristic protected by law or otherwise.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Non-Smoking Organization

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is a Non-Smoking organization. Smoking and the use of tobacco products are prohibited at all times and on all property owned, leased, or under the control of Lincoln Institute of Land Policy at all times, including, but not limited to indoor and outdoor grounds, walkways and sidewalks, parking lots, company vehicles, and private vehicles parked on Lincoln Institute of Land Policy property.

MA Polygraph Statement

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.