Recruitment Associate, Social Impact, Arlington, VA

Social Impact; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Social Impact is seeking a full-time Recruitment Associate in Arlington, VA. This role will lead recruitment efforts for quick-turnaround positions and work closely with the Recruitment Manager. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of experience, particularly in donor-funded projects.

The position entails developing job advertisements, guiding hiring managers, and ensuring compliance with recruitment policies. Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience required.
• Previous experience recruiting on donor‑funded proposals/projects required.
• Understanding USG employment regulations and laws as they apply to recruiting.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruiter on quick‑turnaround project and corporate recruits.
• Develop and maintain recruiting policies and best practices.
• Guide hiring managers on staffing and recruitment policies.

Skills

Professional communication

Attention to detail

Recruitment knowledge

Independent action

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Online applicant systems

Job description

Recruitment Associate, Social Impact, Arlington, VA

Recruitment Associate, Social Impact, Arlington, VA

Social Impact (SI) is a Washington, DC‑area international development management consulting firm. SI’s mission is to improve the effectiveness of international development programs in improving people’s lives. We provide a full range of management consulting, technical assistance, and training services to strengthen international development programs, organizations, and policies. We provide services globally in the areas of monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning, project and program design, organizational capacity building, and gender and social analysis. SI services cross‑cut all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. SI’s clients include US government agencies such as USAID, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the US Department of State, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and non‑profits.

Position Description:

SI is seeking a motivated, full‑time Recruitment Associate to be based in Arlington, VA. The Associate will report to the Recruitment Manager under the Human Resources division. S/he will support corporate recruiting and will lead recruitment efforts on quick‑turnaround project based positions. S/he will be responsible for strategizing and guiding recruitment for ongoing programs in close coordination with relevant technical teams.

In addition, as SI is looking to constantly improve, the Associate will have the opportunity to take on internal initiatives including participation in leading staff training on recruitment procedures, streamlining company‑wide recruitment processes, and brainstorming on improvement of staffing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead recruiter on quick‑turnaround project and corporate recruits, working closely with the Recruitment Manager and technical staff to ensure communication on staffing and recruitment.
• Provide guidance throughout the recruitment process related to the following: developing well‑crafted job advertisements, sourcing and short‑listing qualified candidates, scheduling and participating in interviews, conducting reference checks on selected finalists, verifying salary and educational history (biodata forms), formatting and tailoring CVs and developing well‑crafted bioblurbs for each proposed candidate per the position qualifications, drafting and extending offers, and negotiating compensation.
• Guide hiring managers on staffing and recruitment policies and procedures ensuring compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), affirmative action and other relevant employment laws.
• Assist programs staff in the candidate selection process, comparing the skill set of the short‑listed candidates vis‑a‑vis the required qualifications for the positions, and assessing the overall proposed team.
• Assist hiring managers in determining finalist candidates per positions/requirements.
• Leverage conferences, career fairs, job boards, and social media as appropriate to source and attract high‑quality candidates.
• Develop and maintain recruiting policies and best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of three years of experience required.
• Previous experience recruiting on donor‑funded proposals/projects required, preferably USAID‑funded proposals/projects.
• Understanding USG employment regulations and laws as they apply to recruiting.
• Very strong professionalism and oral and written communication skills.
• Capable of independent action and sound judgement.
• Must be fully comfortable utilizing online applicant systems and candidate databases as a main recruitment tool.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow through on multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.

Additional Information

SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.