Recruiter​/HR Generalist

This fast-growing communications firm in Washington, DC, with a hybrid work model, is seeking an experienced and driven professional ready to step in as the Recruiter/HR Generalist. This position offers full-life cycle recruiting in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. Are you a polished communicator with strong recruiting instincts and a passion for connecting top talent to opportunity?

Join a collaborative, hardworking team and make a meaningful impact from a centrally located downtown DC office.

• Manage full-cycle recruiting, including drafting job postings, sourcing candidates, coordinating interviews, and maintaining the applicant tracking system.
• Develop a deep understanding of team functions and hiring needs to effectively identify and place high-caliber candidates.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews across multiple teams, manage complex calendars, and facilitate timely feedback to ensure a seamless candidate experience.
• Deliver exceptional service to candidates and internal stakeholders throughout the hiring process.
• Serve as the primary liaison between candidates and the firm, maintaining consistent and professional communication.
• Partner with leadership to develop sourcing strategies, support targeted talent searches, and track candidate activity and recruiting metrics.
• Assist with onboarding initiatives to ensure a smooth transition from offer acceptance through start date.
• Contribute to additional recruiting and HR initiatives, projects, and events as needed.

• Hybrid work model with a downtown DC office conveniently located near Metro.
• Mission-driven firm committed to bipartisan work within the communications industry.

• Take charge. You bring at least six years of recruiting experience and take initiative to move searches forward with urgency and focus.
• Driven yet grounded. You are passionate about identifying top talent while delivering a thoughtful, high-quality candidate experience.
• Ethical. You handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
• Effective communication. You possess exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills and confidently represent the firm.
• Positive attitude. You maintain a collaborative and can-do spirit, effectively, and willingly take on additional responsibilities to support team success.

Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.