Recruiting Assistant

Location Washington D.C.
Discipline: Legal
Job type: Direct Hire
Salary: £Starting at $55,000 annually
Contact name: Hybrid

Contact email: jobs@ford-agency.com
Job ref: 7312
Published: 20 days ago
The Ford Agency is actively seeking a sharp and poised Recruiting Assistant to join the D.C. office of an international law firm.  This individual will assist in coordinating the day to day recruiting functions for a professional services firm by tracking open positions, contacting agency recruiters, and communicating with candidates throughout the recruiting and onboarding process. This is a unique opportunity for someone with an interest in Human Resources to gain hands-on experience and learn from industry professionals.

Responsibilities Include:
  • Support recruiting team and recruitment initiatives
  • Post job descriptions to website and other job boards
  • Coordinate and schedule interviews with applicants and hiring managers
  • Maintain confidential information and files in Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
  • Communicate with agency recruiters, candidates, recruiting team, and hiring teams
  • Assist with preparing offer letters and gathering information for background checks and reference checks
  • Coordinate and lead new hire orientations both virtually and in office
  • Assist with special projects as needed

Qualifications Include:
  • 1+ years of administrative, Human Resources, or recruiting support experience in a professional environment
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and organizational abilities
  • Ability to multi-task & juggle many projects at once
  • Outgoing personality and strong communication skills
  • Ability to handle sensitive candidate and employee information with diplomacy and tact
  • Proficiency in MS Office

Compensation:
  • Starting at $55,000 annually

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC.?We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms.?This position is an opening with one of our clients.