What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recruiting Assistant position at The Ford Agency?
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
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.
To see more positions available through The Ford Agency, please check out our website at www.ford-agency.com.