What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recruiting Coordinator position at Smith + Howard?
Recruiting Coordinator
Do you want a career without limits? Do you want to shape your own future and be surrounded by people who listen? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you at Smith Howard.
Smith Howard is a family of companies that offers tax, audit, accounting and advisory and wealth management services. We are headquartered in Atlanta with a national reach, while still offering a local firm flavor.
We offer competitive pay, excellent training opportunities and great benefits. You can help influence our culture and have the support and dedication from our leaders to help you achieve your career goals. Smith Howard provides a great opportunity for professional growth and advancement within one of Atlanta’s top companies.
If you are ready to make a career move and join a firm consistently named an “AJC Top Work Place” and a “Best of the Best Firms” (Inside Public Accounting), we invite you to complete our employment application.
Summary
This position provides essential administrative and operational support to the firm’s early talent initiatives. This role helps ensure a seamless experience for candidates, schools, and internal stakeholders by coordinating processes, maintaining accurate records, and supporting events and communication efforts. This position is ideal for someone who is organized, service-oriented, and excited to help build strong talent pipelines.
Essential Functions
Administrative & Operational Support
- Manage scheduling for {virtual and on-site} interviews, information sessions, and events.
- Maintain candidate data in the applicant tracking system with accuracy and confidentiality.
- Coordinate travel, materials, and logistics for early talent activities, including in office and on campus events.
- Prepare weekly status updates for the Early Talent Supervisor.
Candidate Experience & Communication
- Serve as a primary point of contact for student applicants and help guide them through the recruitment process.
- Send confirmations, reminders, and follow-up communication to candidates and internal interviewers.
- Draft offer letters regarding internship and full-time offers.
Event Coordination
- Assist in planning and executing student-facing events (career fairs, presentations, competitions, leadership programs, etc.). This may include attendance at on-campus events, as needed.
- Ensure event logistics are organized—materials, shipping, room setup, attendance tracking, and follow-up.
- Work with school career centers as directed by the Early Talent Supervisor.
Team Collaboration
- Contribute to maintaining firm branding and messaging across early talent initiatives, which may include social media messaging.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for improving processes and candidate experience.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- 1–2 years of administrative, HR, coordination, or professional services experience (internships included).
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office; experience with ATS or CRM systems is a plus.
- Hybrid out of our Atlantic Station office (2-3x/wk).