Recruiter & HR Operations Coordinator

Newcomb & Boyd is a multi-discipline engineering firm with over 280 employees headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with offices in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, and Jacksonville, Florida. As we continue to expand our team, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Recruiter & HR Operations Coordinator to help us attract top-tier engineering talent.

At Newcomb & Boyd, we value the highest technical competencies, a “team-first” mentality, excellent communication skills, and a self-driven work ethic. We offer ample opportunities for professional growth, as evidenced by industry-low turnover. 

Job Overview
Newcomb & Boyd is seeking a highly organized and proactive Recruiter & HR Operations Coordinator to join our Human Resources team. This hybrid role combines full-cycle recruiting with essential HR operations support. The ideal candidate will excel at sourcing hard-to-find talent, managing early career programs, and maintaining HR systems, while contributing to a seamless employee experience.

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for a variety of roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer coordination
• Develop strategies to identify and attract candidates for hard-to-fill and specialized positions
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and build effective recruiting plans
• Build and maintain talent pipelines through proactive sourcing (LinkedIn, industry networks, etc.)
• Coordinate interviews and ensure a positive and efficient candidate experience
• Track recruiting activity and maintain accurate data in the applicant tracking system

Co-Op Program Management

• Manage and grow the company’s Co-Op program, including university partnerships and campus outreach
• Coordinate Co-Op engagement activities onsite and offsite

• Coordinate recruitment cycles, interviews, and onboarding for Co-Op students
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Co-Op participants and internal stakeholders
• Lead programming and engagement initiatives for Co-Op semester
• Track scheduling and assignments for each semester
• Maintain connections with Co-Op participants between work semesters and after prior to graduation as part of the recruiting pipeline.

HR Operations & Systems

• Maintain and ensure accuracy of employee data within the HRIS system
• Serve as a key resource for HRIS updates, reporting, and process improvements
• Lead onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a smooth employee lifecycle
• Assist with benefits administration and employee inquiries
• Coordinate HR programs such as performance reviews and training initiatives
• Support compliance efforts, documentation, and HR policy updates

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of engineering industry trends and technical job requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and senior leadership.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of labor laws and compliance related to recruitment and hiring.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to adapt to changing hiring needs.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple job openings and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel 25%

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 2–4 years of experience in recruiting, HR operations, or a blended role
• Proven experience recruiting for difficult-to-fill or specialized roles is highly desirable
• Experience managing or supporting internship/Co-op programs preferred
• Hands-on experience with HRIS systems required; Paycom or Paylocity experience strongly preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an engineering consulting firm or a similar technical environment.
• Experience with campus recruiting, job fairs, or other outreach initiatives to build talent pipelines.
• Proficiency in using HR analytics and recruitment software to drive decision-making.
• Certification in HR or recruiting (e.g., SHRM-CP, AIRS) is a plus.