Recruitment Coordinator

NewGen Strategies & Solutions; Lakewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

NewGen Strategies & Solutions is seeking a Recruiting and Employee Experience Coordinator to assist the Talent Acquisition and Employee Experience Manager with day-to-day recruiting operations, onboarding, training coordination, and employee engagement.

This entry-level role emphasizes learning the full HR lifecycle across multiple offices, with opportunity for growth and increased responsibility as the firm expands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent.
• 0–2 years professional experience in HR/recruiting counts (internships/part-time also).
• Genuine interest in HR and recruiting with drive to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support recruiting and talent acquisition activities, including scheduling and candidate coordination.
• Assist onboarding, training coordination, and HR admin tasks.
• Support employee engagement programs and lifecycle events.
• Use AI-assisted tools per policy for drafting, scheduling, and sourcing as allowed.

Skills

Interest in HR

Willingness to learn

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Psych/Communications

Job description

Job Title: Recruiting and Employee Experience Coordinator

Department: Employee Experience (Human Resources)

Practice Area: Firmwide

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Reports To: Talent Acquisition and Employee Experience Manager

Direct Reports: None

Location: Richardson/Dallas, TX (Hybrid) or Lakewood/Denver, CO (Hybrid)

Position Summary

The Recruiting and Employee Experience Coordinator is an entry-level role for someone who wants to build a career in human resources. Working directly alongside the Talent Acquisition and Employee Experience Manager, this role supports the day-to-day operation of the firm’s recruiting process as its primary focus (approximately 50–55% of the role), with the balance spent supporting onboarding, training coordination, and employee engagement, and general HR administration.

This is a learning role by design. We are looking for drive, curiosity, and a genuine interest in HR over prior experience. The right person will receive hands‑on exposure to the full employee lifecycle at a growing national consulting firm of approximately 75 employees across multiple offices and remote locations, with the opportunity to take on more responsibility as they grow.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this role may include, but are not limited to, the areas outlined in the sections below.

Recruiting and Talent Acquisition

• Source candidates through LinkedIn and other channels to build pipelines for current openings and hard‑to‑fill roles.
• Review applications and conduct initial phone screens for consultant, administrative, and intern roles to assess candidate interest and fit.
• Schedule interviews and coordinate logistics between candidates and hiring managers across offices.
• Draft and post job postings, including internal postings shared with employees before external advertising, and confirm postings meet pay transparency and other posting requirements.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting data, and prepare the monthly recruiting update (pipeline, time to fill, sources, and offer acceptance).
• Support the internship program and campus recruiting, including career fairs and university relationship building.
• Conduct reference checks and assist with the preparation of offer materials.
• Deliver a timely, professional, and positive experience for every candidate through clear communication and follow‑up.
• Use AI‑assisted tools for drafting, scheduling, and sourcing support as permitted by NewGen’s AI Acceptable Use Policy ensuring full compliance with all state and federal laws, as applicable.

Onboarding and Training

• Coordinate new hire onboarding, including first‑day schedules and onboarding checklists, and serve as the new hire’s point of contact while coordinating equipment and workspace with Corporate Services and local administrators.
• Schedule and track 30‑, 60‑, 90‑day, and six‑month check‑ins with new hires and their supervisors.
• Help coordinate firm‑wide training by scheduling sessions, preparing materials, and tracking completion in NewGen Academy.
• Help maintain and improve onboarding checklists, training resources, and new hire materials.
• Assist with offboarding logistics, including scheduling exit interviews.

Employee Experience and Engagement

• Help plan and coordinate engagement initiatives and recognition programs, including milestones and service anniversaries, with attention to including remote employees.
• Support the performance review and stay interview processes through scheduling, reminders, and tracking.
• Support firm‑wide initiatives such as the company summit and annual employee holiday gift.

Learning and Growth

• Participate in a structured development plan to learn recruiting and the full HR lifecycle.
• Take on increasing ownership of recruiting and Employee Experience programs as skills and confidence grow, with a defined path to greater recruiting responsibility as the firm grows.
• Opportunity to work toward an HR certification (such as aPHR or SHRM‑CP) as the role develops.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Genuine interest in building a career in human resources and recruiting.
• Strong drive, curiosity, and eagerness to learn, with the initiative to ask questions and look for ways to help.
• Coachable and open to feedback.
• Warm, professional communication skills and the ability to build relationships with candidates and employees at all levels.
• Dependable and organized, with strong follow‑through and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) and willingness to learn new tools, including AI‑assisted tools.

Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree required; human resources, business administration, psychology, communications, or a related field preferred.
• 0–2 years of professional experience. Internships, part‑time work, and campus leadership roles all count.
• Demonstrated interest in HR or recruiting through coursework, an internship, student organizations, or work experience.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• HR, recruiting, or administrative internship experience.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn as a sourcing and networking tool.

Working Conditions and Expectations

This is a full‑time, non‑exempt position, Monday through Friday, with [X] days per week in the office. Overtime must be approved in advance.

Occasional travel to other NewGen offices, career fairs, or campus events may be required.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay range: $24.00 to $28.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Applications accepted through December 4. 2026

NewGen Strategies and Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.