Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Brailsford & Dunlavey; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical, dental, and

Prescription coverage

401(k) with company contributions

Flextime and telecommuting

Parental leave

Job summary

Brailsford & Dunlavey is seeking a Talent Acquisition professional to own the recruiting operations, onboarding coordination, and system adoption. You will work on sourcing, candidate evaluation, and hiring processes while gaining exposure to recruiting strategy.

In this role you will support onboarding, background checks, and I-9 processes, with a focus on scalable processes that grow with the firm. Hybrid work in Washington, DC is expected, with 1–2 days in the office weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition or recruiting operations.
• Open to recent graduates with internship experience in HR or talent acquisition.
• Experience with an Applicant Tracking System is preferred.
• Experience in corporate Talent Acquisition or staffing agency environment is preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office; able to learn new HR tech quickly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with professionalism and detail.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and comfort with ambiguity.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for events or meetings.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting Operations: post/manage ads, coordinate interviews, debriefs, and onboarding logistics.
• Maintain recruiting data in the ATS and assist with reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and candidate experience.
• Support career fairs, university recruiting events, and employer branding initiatives.
• Assist with recruiting projects and process improvements as the team grows.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Recruiting Operations

Applicant Tracking System

University Recruiting

Scheduling & Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HR Technologies/Systems

Job description

Working at B&D means more than just having a job; it means building a career. Explore a future with B&D, which offers exceptional benefits, a collaborative multidisciplinary approach, an inclusive environment, and ample opportunities for career advancement.

Brailsford & Dunlavey and PMA have integrated hiring operations after our recent merger . Explore all of our open opportunities below.

Looking to build a career in Talent Acquisition?

This role is designed for someone who enjoys communication, problem-solving, taking charge of their work, and wants to grow into broader recruiting responsibilities over time. You'll own the operational side of recruiting and onboarding while gaining exposure to sourcing, candidate evaluation, recruiting strategy, and other talent acquisition initiatives as your career develops.

This candidate will work in our Washington, DC office on a hybrid basis, with 1-2 days in the office per week.

The Opportunity

At Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D), we lead the planning, development, and management of the places that shape and strengthen communities—where people live, learn, work, and play. B&D partners with institutions, municipalities, and organizations to shape and deliver complex real estate and capital projects, providing strategic insight and end-to-end advisory services across the full project lifecycle.

B&D recently joined forces with Project Management Advisors, bringing together two nationally recognized leaders in program management and real estate advisory services. Together, the combined firm offers expanded capabilities across industries and throughout the full project lifecycle—from early-stage strategy and planning through execution and beyond.

As B&D continues to grow, we're also investing in the future of our Talent Acquisition function. During your first year, you'll play an active role in implementing a new Applicant Tracking System, supporting system adoption, optimizing recruiting workflows, and contributing to the development of scalable hiring processes that will support the firm's long-term growth.

How You'll Contribute

Recruiting Operations

• Post and manage job advertisements across B&D's career site, applicant tracking system, and external job boards.
• Coordinate interview scheduling, candidate communications, and interview logistics.
• Schedule interview debrief meetings and ensure timely communication between hiring teams and Talent Acquisition.
• Communicate professionally with candidates throughout the hiring process, ensuring a positive candidate experience from application through the hiring process.
• Support consistency in recruiting processes across offices and regional teams.
• Assist with internship recruiting and seasonal hiring initiatives.
• Coordinate onboarding schedules and first-day logistics for new hires.
• Ensure all pre-employment documentation is completed accurately before start dates.
• Manage background check initiation, tracking, and completion.
• Support I-9 verification and onboarding compliance activities.
• Coordinate new hire orientation sessions and ensure managers are prepared for employee onboarding.
• Distribute onboarding materials and welcome gifts.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure new hires are accurately reflected in internal systems and communications.

Process Improvement & Team Support

• Monitor the HR inbox and respond to recruiting-related inquiries professionally and promptly.
• Maintain accurate recruiting data within the applicant tracking system and assist with reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting workflows, candidate experience, and operational efficiency.
• Support career fairs, university recruiting events, and employer branding initiatives.
• Assist with recruiting projects, process improvements, and other Talent Acquisition initiatives as the team continues to grow.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Ideally, 2+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, or recruiting operations/coordination.
• Open to recent graduates with internship experience in human resources or talent acquisition, with transferable skills in process management and complex scheduling.
• Experience working with an Applicant Tracking System is preferred.
• Experience in a corporate Talent Acquisition team or staffing agency environment is strongly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to quickly learn new HR technologies and systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to professionalism and detail.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and comfort navigating ambiguity.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated respect for diverse teams, perspectives, and backgrounds.
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally for recruiting events, university engagement, training, or firmwide/team meetings.

What Sets You Apart

This role is ideal for someone early in their Talent Acquisition career who is eager to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility. The strongest candidates don't just complete tasks; they look for ways to improve them.

• Learning Agility & Resourcefulness: You learn quickly, embrace new challenges, and proactively seek solutions.
• Ownership & Initiative: You take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and identify opportunities to improve processes.
• Relationship Management & Communication: You build trust through professionalism, responsiveness, and strong communication with candidates, hiring managers, and colleagues.
• Systems Thinking: You see how processes connect, stay organized, and look for ways to improve efficiency and consistency.

Why People Choose B&D

Impactful Mission- Be part of meaningful work that helps shape the places where people live, learn, work, and connect.

Learning & Growth -We invest in mentorship, leadership development, and continuous learning at every stage of your career.

Strong Culture -Entrepreneurial thinking, collaboration, intellectual curiosity, integrity, and excellence drive how we work together.

Robust Benefits-Comprehensive benefits include 100% company-paid medical, dental, and prescription coverage, a targeted 7% employer-contribution 401(k), generous PTO, cell phone reimbursement, and more.

The target base annual salary range for this role is currently $65,000- $75,000. Pay scales are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors unique to each candidate, including, but not limited to, job-related skills, relevant education, experience, certifications, candidate abilities, and pay relative to other team members.

Brailsford & Dunlavey is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Brailsford & Dunlavey participates in E-Verify

Each person who joins the B&D team has demonstrated excellence in his or her field.

We recruit project managers, construction managers, planners, architects, economists, finance specialists, management consultants, and other experts. The merging of these diverse skill sets and backgrounds helps us meet—and often exceed—our firm’s goals. We are committed to every employee’s rapid professional development and provide many opportunities for everyone to stretch their intellectual capacities.

I appreciate B&D’s commitment to inclusivity. As a woman in the real estate development space, all too often, I’m the only minority or woman in the room. It feels great to know that I have the B&D family behind me to make me feel appreciated.

B&D Employee

OUR COMMITMENT

B&D’s benefits are second to none in any industry.

We believe that a comprehensive benefits package is critical to supporting our employees’ personal and family needs, and demonstrates our true commitment to work-life balance.

Whether you are looking for a company that shares the burden of health care costs, permits occasional working-from-home flexibility, or invests heavily into each employee’s 401(k), B&D delivers a complete package.

B&D provides a complete package to our full-time employees.

• 100% company-paid medical, prescription, and dental insurance premiums for employees and their children
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses
• Company-paid contributions to 401(k) retirement accounts
• Flextime and telecommuting
• Parental leave
• Voluntary vision insurance
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Adoption assistance program
• Reimbursement for professional memberships/certifications
• Learning & Development department dedicated to providing in-house training
• Employee assistance program
• Corporate fitness center access at most locations
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Wellness Committee and wellness-based programming

Our collaborative approach relies on passionate and ambitious individuals.

Each B&D employee embodies these attributes:

• Willing to take intellectual, emotional, & financial risks
• Committed to excellence for excellence’s sake
• Predisposed to initiate deliberate, disciplined action
• Intellectually curious
• Of high personal integrity
• Ambitious for the firm
• Engaging
• Able to endure to achieve excellence

INCLUSION

We are invested in providing an inclusive environment where everyone has a voice.

Throughout B&D’s history, firm leaders have shown a commitment to creating positive, inclusive, and diverse environments for both our client communities as well as the firm. Inclusion is an essential part of our purpose.

In addition to making concerted efforts to hire and retain a diverse group of employees, we have an active Inclusion Committee that is dedicated to ensuring we all feel connected and included at B&D. As a firm, we are examining our biases together, which makes us all better and allows us to make smarter decisions for our clients. Working for B&D means making inclusion a top priority in your day-to-day words and actions.

FOSTERING DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Employee Resource Group (ERG)

At B&D, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. This is why we are proud to have an Employee Resource Group, which was formed organically through the efforts of many individuals passionate about equity in the workplace.

In the true spirit of inclusion, this group is open to all employees. The ERG meets regularly to discuss issues, host events, provide peer support and advise HR and senior leadership on matters related to the workplace and the broader community. Our ERG helps expand representation to include new perspectives at all levels of the organization. Interest groups represented within our ERG include, but are not limited to, LGBTQ+ employees, black employees, women employees, employees who are parents, health and wellness initiatives, and more.

Read Paul & Chris's statement on B&D's commitment to inclusion

Brailsford & Dunlavey is an affirmative action and equal opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail [e-mail].