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Institute for Humane Studies · 14 hours ago

Human Resources Specialist (Recruiter)

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

2+ years exp

The Institute for Humane Studies (IHS) is a think network advancing the principles and practices of freedom in the academy, public policy, and civil society. The HR Specialist (Recruiter) supports the recruiting and onboarding operations, managing full-cycle hiring processes and ensuring a positive candidate experience through effective communication and organization.

Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Execute day-to-day full-cycle recruiting operations, including job postings, candidate sourcing and screening, interview coordination, and pipeline management across multiple roles

Serve as a primary point of contact for candidates, ensuring timely communication and a professional, consistent hiring experience

Advance candidates through screening stages using established criteria, in partnership with HR leadership and hiring managers

Coordinate interview logistics, materials, and scheduling to support efficient hiring processes

Manage pre-hire and onboarding logistics, including reference checks, background screenings, offer and onboarding documentation, and HR system data entry

Execute onboarding schedules and materials in alignment with established frameworks, coordinating with internal teams to support successful new hire transitions

Maintain accurate records for candidates and employees, ensuring completion and proper filing of required documentation

Provide operational and logistical support for HR initiatives and projects

Contribute to and support process improvements within recruiting and onboarding workflows

Collaborate with HR team members on cross-functional projects and broader HR operations as needed

Qualification

Recruiting coordinationHR operationsTalent acquisition supportHR systems experienceOrganizational skillsDiscretionWillingness to learnLiberal traditionClear communicationAttention to detail

Required

2+ years of experience in recruiting coordination, HR operations, talent acquisition support, or a related administrative or operations role

Exposure to recruiting or hiring processes, such as candidate screening, interview scheduling, or candidate communications

Strong organizational skills detail-orientation, and the ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and priorities accurately and consistently

Willingness to learn and operate within established processes, systems, and HR functions while developing confidence and judgment over time

Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills, particularly in candidate- and customer-facing situations

High level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information responsibly

Experience working with HR systems (Dayforce preferred), applicant tracking systems (ATS), project management systems (Asana preferred), or similar tools