Talent Acquisition & People Operations Specialist

Trusted Hub Ltd; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Trusted Hub Ltd is seeking a dedicated Talent Acquisition & People Operations Specialist to lead end-to-end recruitment for operational roles and support general HR functions in the Washington, DC area.

You will manage candidate assessments, coordinate with hiring managers and agencies, and oversee the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and policies to ensure compliance and a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in recruitment or general HR operations.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail in tracking candidate statuses and documentation.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills; able to coordinate with diverse candidates and stakeholders.
• Empathetic and professional approach to handling employee matters and grievances.
• Ability to follow strict administrative procedures, compliance requirements, and security clearance workflows.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: End-to-End Hiring, coordinate candidate progress, and manage compliance tracking.
• People Operations & General HR: Onboarding & Offboarding, employee relations, policy & handbook management, and general HR administration.

Skills

Recruitment

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Process-driven

Job description

Position Summary

We are looking for a dedicated Talent Acquisition & People Operations Specialist to drive our recruitment efforts while supporting general HR functions. In this role, you will manage end-to-end hiring for our operational roles, coordinate candidate assessments, handle employee relations, and oversee the full employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

1.Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• End-to-End Hiring: Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle from job posting and screening candidate profiles to conducting job assessments and coordinating onsite tests.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner closely with hiring managers, operations teams, and employment agencies to manage candidate progress, share timely updates, and relay feedback.
• Administrative Tracking & Compliance: Maintain accurate recruitment tracking logs, manage shared HR folders, and ensure all submissions meet strict compliance and security clearance procedures.

2. People Operations & General HR Support

• Onboarding & Offboarding: Manage full-cycle onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure smooth transitions for all team members.
• Employee Relations: Handle staff grievances and support conflict resolution professionally to maintain a positive and harmonious work environment.
• Policy & Handbook Management: Review, update, and maintain the employee handbook and HR policies to ensure clarity and compliance.
• General HR Administration: Assist in day-to-day HR functions, team coordination, and administrative support as needed.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: 1 to 3 years of experience in recruitment or general HR operations, preferably handling high-volume operational or administrative roles.
• Organizational Skills: Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail in tracking candidate statuses, managing documentation, and maintaining shared folders.
• Communication Skills: Professional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable coordinating with diverse candidates, internal stakeholders, and external partners.
• Interpersonal & Conflict Resolution Skills: Empathetic and professional approach to handling sensitive employee matters and grievances.
• Process-Driven: Able to follow strict administrative procedures, compliance requirements, and security clearance workflows efficiently.