Talent Acquisition Coordinator

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…