Recruiting and HR Projects Specialist

• Contract position for 6 months, with potential for extension.
• Hybrid schedule: 4 days in the office (Monday–Thursday) and 1 day remote (Friday). The current office is within walking distance of the Convention Center and Chinatown Metro stations and will relocate this spring to a location near Metro Center.
• Hours: 35 hours/week. 9:00am - 5:00pm with 1 hour lunch break.

Human Resources Specialist

The Choice is partnering with a higher education association in Washington DC to find a Recruiting and HR Projects Associate to provide hands-on support through April 2025 (with the possibility of extension). This role will help support recruitment, employee engagement, and HR project implementation during a period of transition and growth within the organization.

The position reports to the Senior Director of Human Resources and will collaborate closely with HR leadership and staff across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of HR experience.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Zoom/Teams; familiarity with SharePoint preferred.
• Experience using HRIS systems, especially Paycom.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing needs.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a diverse and dynamic work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle: conduct intake sessions with hiring managers, draft job postings, design competency-based interview processes, screen candidates, coordinate interviews, conduct reference and background checks, and support offer management.
• Provide position description and interview design support for a variety of roles (approximately 2–5 open positions at a time).

Employee Engagement

• Support programs and activities that foster employee well-being, inclusion, and engagement.
• Help plan and execute staff events, including wellness and social events, community-building activities, and all-staff meetings.
• Participate in the ADEA Staff Social Committee and manage logistics for HR-led events.

HR Operations and Projects

• Provide HRIS (Paycom) and reporting support.
• Assist with ongoing HR projects, including learning and development initiatives, holiday events, and office relocation planning (March 2025).
• Contribute to special HR assignments and process improvements as needed.