Recruitment Administrator - HR Partner

Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) seeks a Recruitment Administrator to provide end-to-end recruitment and placement services for Federal and Trust positions. You will advise managers, coordinate interviews, and ensure compliance with laws and policies.

Responsibilities include managing vacancy data in ATS, facilitating onboarding, and contributing to outreach efforts to strengthen candidate pools. Position is in Cambridge, MA, within HR.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at least at the grade 7 level.
• Experience with Federal position classification and staffing regulations.
• Knowledge of private sector recruiting techniques and hard-to-fill positions.
• Ability to conduct job analyses and apply rating factors.
• Knowledge of EEO and OFCCP requirements related to recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Provides end-to-end recruitment and placement services for Federal and Trust positions.
• Advises managers on recruitment procedures and sources of candidates.
• Maintains ATS vacancy information and reports on activity.
• Assists in onboarding, candidate communications, and interviews coordination.

Skills

Job analysis

EEO/OFCCP knowledge

ATS sourcing tools

Communication skills

Staffing regulations

Position description analysis

Education

Master's degree

2 years graduate education

LL.B./J.D. (related)

Tools

USA Staffing

Job description

The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) seeks a Recruitment Administrator to provide end-to-end recruitment and placement services for Federal and Trust positions. You will advise managers, coordinate interviews, and ensure compliance with laws and policies.

Responsibilities include managing vacancy data in ATS, facilitating onboarding, and contributing to outreach efforts to strengthen candidate pools. Position is in Cambridge, MA, within HR.