HR & Talent Coordinator

Hylton-Rodic Law•Washington, DC

1d•$60,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Hylton-Rodic Law (HRL), a boutique intellectual property law firm serving innovators in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and the life sciences, and EPIARX Diagnostics, a private pathology practice, share leadership, an office, and a common HR framework while maintaining distinct teams and staffing needs. The HR & Talent Coordinator supports both organizations in a full-time, in-person role in Washington, DC, working directly with the Chief Operating Officer. The coordinator manages recruitment and candidate pipelines, proactively sources and screens candidates, develops recruiting channels, and supports employees throughout their employment lifecycle. The role also coordinates onboarding and offboarding, handles routine HR matters and records, supports employee development and engagement, manages routine office administration, and improves HR and administrative workflows. The position requires initiative, discretion, sound judgment, organization, and the ability to move work forward independently while managing competing priorities. Industry-specific experience in intellectual property law or pathology is not required.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, HR coordination, people operations, or a related field.
Demonstrated recruiting and proactive sourcing experience, including candidate identification, targeted outreach, screening, and pipeline management.
Initiative in identifying alternative recruiting channels, developing relationships, or improving candidate pipelines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for professional interactions with candidates, employees, and leadership.
Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple openings, deadlines, and administrative responsibilities.
Sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and candidate information.
Independent problem-solving skills, initiative, and consistent follow-through.
Familiarity with HR systems, applicant tracking platforms, and accurate records management.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and thoughtful use of AI to improve research, sourcing, communication, and efficiency.
A service-oriented mindset and a bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting for professional services, legal, healthcare, or specialized positions.
Familiarity with Paylocity.
University or professional recruiting networks.
Experience with onboarding or HR administration.

Responsibilities

Manage recruitment across both organizations, including job postings, applications, candidate pipelines, interviews, hiring timelines, and follow-ups.
Proactively source and screen candidates by researching specialized talent pools, conducting targeted outreach and initial interviews, and presenting recommendations to leadership.
Develop sustainable talent pipelines through relationships with universities, career services offices, professional associations, alumni networks, specialized recruiters, and other sourcing channels.
Identify recruiting opportunities, including partnerships, internships, or law clerk programs, and help execute initiatives approved by leadership.
Manage candidate communications and follow-through, maintain accurate pipelines, provide timely updates, identify stalled searches, and ensure outstanding actions are completed.
Coordinate onboarding and offboarding, including documentation, HR systems, orientation, equipment requests, and employee transitions.
Support employees with routine HR matters such as policies, benefits, timekeeping, and leave procedures, escalating sensitive issues appropriately.
Maintain employee records and HR systems, keeping documentation, acknowledgments, and administrative requirements accurate and organized.
Coordinate employee development and engagement activities, including orientation milestones, performance reviews, training, and internal communications.
Manage routine office administration, including supplies, vendors, workplace logistics, and facilities requests.
Improve HR and administrative workflows by simplifying processes, strengthening documentation, and improving the employee and candidate experience.
Anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, and follow through without constant supervision.