Talent Acquisition & People Coordinator

Shelter House • Chantilly, VA

3d • $55,000 - $63,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition & People Coordinator (TAPC) is a key member of the People & Culture team, with primary responsibility for recruiting, talent acquisition, and onboarding. The TAPC manages day-to-day recruiting activities, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, offers, pre-employment requirements, and onboarding. The role also provides operational support through HRIS maintenance, personnel records, employee changes, reporting, and other People & Culture activities, while partnering closely with hiring managers to ensure an efficient and positive candidate and employee experience.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of Human Resources experience
• Proficient with Microsoft 365
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to foster a team environment
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with all levels of the organization
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion
• Strong communication skills, you can explain anything to anyone. You can roll with the punches, you are okay with everyday looking different.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Have knowledge of employment law, both state and federal

Responsibilities

• Manage the recruiting process from approved vacancy through hire, including job postings, sourcing, resume review, phone screens, interview coordination, and candidate communication.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, qualifications, priorities, and hiring timelines.
• Proactively source candidates and build pipelines through job boards, community partnerships, career fairs, colleges, and workforce organizations.
• Maintain accurate applicant tracking records and provide timely follow-up to candidates and hiring managers.
• Track recruiting activity and key metrics, including vacancies, candidate pipelines, and time-to-fill.
• Ensure recruiting practices and the candidate experience reflect Shelter House’s mission, iCARE values, and commitment to equitable hiring.
• Coordinate offer letters, background screenings, I-9s, and required pre-employment documentation.
• Enter and maintain new-hire information in the HRIS and ensure onboarding requirements are completed accurately and timely.
• Coordinate and support new-hire orientation and training.
• Partner with hiring managers to provide an organized, welcoming, and positive onboarding experience.
• Maintain accurate personnel files, HRIS records, and employee documentation.
• Process and track approved employee changes and Personnel Action Forms.
• Support employee offboarding, reporting, record audits, and HR compliance activities.
• Provide administrative support for P&C trainings, employee engagement initiatives, invoices/check requests, and special projects as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K contributions with a 4% employer match
• 13 Paid Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays and the opportunity to take your Birthday Off
• Four Annual Employee Engagment Events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed