Recruiting Coordinator

Hawthorne Lane; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Hawthorne Lane in Washington, DC is seeking a Recruiting Coordinator to support hiring and early-career programs, guiding candidates from outreach through interviews and events. You will partner with a collaborative team to organize schedules, communications, and recruiting activities, ensuring each touchpoint is thoughtful and well-executed for a positive candidate and colleague experience.

This role suits someone who enjoys coordinating moving parts, building relationships, and contributing to

Qualifications

• At least one year of recruiting or administrative support experience.
• Clear communicator with thoughtful written and spoken communication.
• Strong coordinator who can manage schedules, events, and multiple workstreams.
• Candidate-focused with a welcoming, responsive experience.
• Good judgment and ability to handle confidential information.
• Team-oriented and able to collaborate across teams.
• Able to prioritize during busy periods and adjust plans.
• Willing to work occasional evenings, weekends, or extra hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage candidate communications throughout the hiring process, responding to questions and sharing updates.
• Coordinate interview schedules, prepare supporting materials, and assist with the review process.
• Organize in-person and virtual recruiting activities, including networking events.
• Oversee event details such as venue, catering, materials, attendee communications, and follow-up.
• Foster relationships among candidates, employees, and external contacts.
• Assist with early-career initiatives, coordinating internships and hiring programs.
• Maintain recruiting databases, spreadsheets, and tracking tools for accuracy.
• Compile information and prepare reports on recruiting activity and outcomes.
• Coordinate interviews and ensure contacts have information and resources.
• Provide general administrative support to the recruiting team.

Skills

Recruiting coordination

Administrative support

Candidate communications

Event coordination

Scheduling

Job description

This consulting firm is seeking a Recruiting Coordinator to help bring its hiring and early-career programs to life. Working alongside a collaborative team, you will help manage the candidate journey from initial outreach through interviews and recruiting events, ensuring each interaction is thoughtful and well-executed. This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys coordinating moving pieces, building relationships, and contributing to a positive experience for candidates and colleagues alike.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage candidate communications throughout the hiring process, responding to questions, sharing updates, and helping applicants navigate next steps.
• Coordinate interview schedules, prepare supporting materials, and assist with the review process to help recruiting teams make informed decisions.
• Organize in-person and virtual recruiting activities, including networking gatherings and candidate events.
• Oversee event details such as venue selection, catering, presentation materials, attendee communications, and post-event follow-up.
• Foster relationships among candidates, employees, and external contacts to support ongoing recruiting efforts.
• Assist with early-career initiatives, including internship and hiring programs, coordinating schedules and related activities.
• Maintain recruiting databases, spreadsheets, and tracking tools to ensure information remains accurate and accessible.
• Compile information and prepare reports that help the team evaluate recruiting activity and program outcomes.
• Coordinate interviews and ensure contacts have the information and resources they need.
• Provide general administrative support to the recruiting team and assist with additional projects as priorities evolve.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Join a globally respected consulting organization known for investing in its people and fostering an inclusive workplace.
• Play a meaningful role in connecting promising candidates with career opportunities and helping shape the next generation of talent.
• This company loves to reward top performers with very generous bonuses.
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule with occasional evening or weekend commitments during busy recruiting periods.

What We’re Looking For:

• Relevant Experience. You bring at least one year of recruiting or administrative support experience, ideally in a professional services setting.
• Clear communicator. You write thoughtfully, speak with confidence, and can tailor your approach when working with others.
• Strong coordinator. You enjoy managing schedules, event details, and multiple workstreams.
• Candidate-focused. You take pride in creating a welcoming, responsive experience and helping people feel informed throughout the hiring process.
• Sound judgment. You treat sensitive information with care and understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
• Team-oriented. You contribute positively to a shared workload and enjoy working with colleagues across different teams.
• Steady under pressure. You can prioritize competing requests, adjust when plans change, and maintain consistent follow-through during busy periods.
• Willing to pitch in. You are comfortable with occasional evening, weekend, or additional hours.

The salary listed reflects the anticipated compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, location, business considerations, and internal equity. Final offer amounts are determined at the employer’s discretion.

Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s successis our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believein a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated againston the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.