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Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Industry: Nonprofit / Conservation

Location (city, state): Washington, DC (Hybrid)

Assignment Type: Contract (4-6 weeks)

Pay: $32-$35/hour (depending on experience)

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 35 hours/week. Hybrid schedule requiring two days onsite per week. Flexible schedule available.

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Addison Group is partnering with a mission-driven nonprofit organization to hire a temporary Talent Acquisition Specialist. Our client is seeking an experienced recruiting professional to support their Human Resources team during a temporary leave coverage period. This role will assist with full-cycle recruiting efforts and help deliver a positive candidate experience across the organization.

Job Description:

Addison Group is hiring a Talent Acquisition Specialist on behalf of our client for a 4-6 week contract assignment. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting full-cycle recruitment, managing multiple open positions, and working within an applicant tracking system. This position is a great opportunity for a recruiting professional who enjoys collaborating with hiring teams, improving processes, and supporting mission-focused organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support full-cycle recruitment efforts, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and candidate communications
• Assist recruiters with reviewing applications, coordinating interviews, collecting feedback, and updating candidates throughout the process
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruitment workflows within the applicant tracking system
• Manage multiple open positions simultaneously while providing timely updates to hiring teams and candidates
• Assist with onboarding activities and recruitment-related administrative tasks
• Support HR leadership with special projects related to recruiting processes, reporting, and workflow improvements
• Help ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required
• 4+ years of experience in Human Resources or Talent Acquisition, including at least 2 years supporting full-cycle recruitment
• Experience using applicant tracking systems such as SmartRecruiters, Greenhouse, BambooHR, Taleo, or similar platforms required
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
• Experience supporting onboarding processes preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Additional Details:

• Department: Human Resources
• Reports To: Director, Talent Acquisition
• Reason for Opening: Leave coverage
• Contract Length: 4-6 weeks
• Interview Process:
  • Virtual panel interview with HR team
  • Potential final interview with HR leadership
• Team Size: 6
• Organization Size: 250+ employees
• Work Type: Hybrid (two days onsite per week)
• Hours: 7.5 hours/day, 35 hours/week
• Overtime: Eligible with supervisor approval
• Committed to supporting our client throughout the duration of the assignment

Perks:

• Opportunity to support a globally recognized nonprofit organization
• Gain experience supporting high-volume talent acquisition initiatives
• Flexible hybrid work schedule
• Collaborative HR team environment
• Exposure to full-cycle recruiting processes and HR operations

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.