Part-Time Recruiting & HR Assistant

UNKNOWN; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

The Washington Group is seeking a dependable Part-Time Recruiting & HR Assistant to support our Human Resources team with recruiting, candidate communication, onboarding coordination, and general HR administrative responsibilities.

The role focuses on recruiting and candidate engagement, with duties including posting ads, screening resumes, contacting applicants, scheduling interviews, and maintaining an organized candidate pipeline. Office-based with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Professional and dependable work ethic.
• Comfortable communicating by phone, email, text, and online platforms.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting & Candidate Engagement: post ads, review applications, contact candidates, conduct outreach, schedule interviews, keep candidate communications consistent.
• New Hire & Onboarding Support: communicate onboarding instructions, schedule orientations, assist with paperwork and start dates.
• HR Administrative Support: maintain HR trackers, organize documents, update employee records, support audits and notices.
• Recruiting Marketing & Outreach: create recruiting materials, social media content, promote positions locally and coordinate events.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Time management

Confidentiality

Independent work

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Company: The Washington Group
Companies Supported: Global Cleaning Services Corporation, Refresh Cleaning LLC, and 4U Supplies, Inc.
Department: Human Resources / Administration
Reports To: HR Manager
Employment Type: Temporary, Part-Time, Onsite
Schedule: Approximately 20–25 hours per week
Assignment: Initial 90-day temporary assignment, with potential for extension or permanent employment
Pay: $20–$27 per hour, depending on experience

About the Position

The Washington Group is seeking a dependable and organized Part-Time Recruiting & HR Assistant to support our Human Resources team with recruiting, candidate communication, onboarding coordination, and general HR administrative responsibilities.

The primary focus of this position will be recruiting and candidate engagement. The ideal candidate is comfortable communicating with applicants by phone, text, email, and online recruiting platforms and can manage multiple candidates and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This is a great opportunity for someone with recruiting, administrative, customer service, or human resources experience who enjoys working with people and helping move candidates through the hiring process.

Key Responsibilities

Recruiting & Candidate Engagement

• Post and maintain job advertisements on approved recruiting platforms and social media.
• Review applications and resumes for basic qualifications.
• Contact candidates by phone, text, email, and recruiting platforms.
• Conduct initial candidate outreach and phone screens as directed.
• Schedule interviews with candidates and hiring managers.
• Maintain consistent communication and follow-up with candidates.
• Follow up with candidates who have not completed required hiring steps.
• Maintain an organized candidate pipeline and recruiting tracker.
• Assist with recruiting campaigns, hiring events, and job fairs.
• Research and identify additional recruiting sources and community partnerships.

New Hire & Onboarding Support

• Communicate onboarding instructions to selected candidates.
• Follow up on incomplete onboarding requirements.
• Assist with scheduling orientations and required training.
• Coordinate with HR and Operations regarding new-hire start dates.
• Assist with new-hire paperwork and personnel documentation.
• Follow up with new hires during their first days and weeks of employment as assigned.

HR Administrative Support

• Assist the HR Manager with routine administrative tasks.
• Maintain HR trackers, spreadsheets, and reports.
• Prepare, organize, scan, file, and maintain HR documents.
• Assist with employee record updates and data entry.
• Support employee file audits and document collection.
• Assist with employee communications and HR notices.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and company information.

Recruiting Marketing & Outreach

• Assist with creating job flyers, recruiting graphics, and hiring announcements.
• Support recruiting-related social media content.
• Assist with employer branding and recruiting campaigns.
• Help identify opportunities to promote open positions within the local community.
• Assist with outreach to workforce organizations, schools, community organizations, and employment programs.
• Help coordinate recruiting events and job fairs.

What We're Looking For

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Professional and dependable work ethic.
• Comfortable communicating by phone, email, text, and online platforms.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Preferred

• Previous recruiting, staffing, HR, administrative, or customer-service experience.
• Experience recruiting hourly or part-time employees.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems, HRIS, or recruiting platforms.
• Experience with social media or digital marketing.
• Experience creating recruiting materials using Canva or similar platforms.
• Experience working in janitorial, facilities, hospitality, staffing, construction, or other service industries.

Work Environment

This is primarily an office/administrative position with occasional travel to company locations, recruiting events, job fairs, or community outreach activities.

The position may involve frequent phone, email, text, and computer-based communication. Recruiting needs may fluctuate, and occasional schedule adjustments may be necessary to support interviews, hiring events, or urgent recruiting needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Global Cleaning Services Corp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and professionalism regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.