Job Description

This mission-driven nonprofit based in Washington, DC is seeking a motivated professional with two or more years of HR or recruiting experience, as well as demonstrated Greenhouse Applicant Tracking System (ATS) experience, to join their HR team. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is proactive, personable, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role involves full-cycle recruiting with daily communications with candidates and internal staff. Candidates who are stellar communicators, take initiative, and believe in delivering high-quality customer service to all are encouraged to apply!

Key Responsibilities:

• Support all aspects of the recruitment process by creating ads, sourcing candidates, scheduling interviews using strong communication skills, and managing the applicant tracking system, Greenhouse.
• Learn the needs of the team to best determine, source and place candidates.
• Provide exceptional customer service to candidates throughout the entire interview process.
• Act as the liaison between candidates and the HR team.
• Work with the HR team to create sourcing strategies, support talent searches, and record candidate activity data.
• Maintain accurate data and track key metrics.
• Take initiative in training team members on the use of Greenhouse ATS and support adoption across the organization.
• Support other recruiting programs, projects, and virtual/in-person hiring events as needed.
• Schedule interviews and organize calendar management across a variety of teams. Actively gather team feedback, share insights, and contribute to improving the candidate and hiring team experience.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Join a nonprofit organization focused on driving meaningful change in the healthcare sector.
• Enjoy a hybrid work model, with three in-office days and a supportive, mission-aligned culture.

What We’re Looking For:

• HR aligned. You possess a Bachelor’s in hand with two or more years of HR or recruiting experience, ideally within a nonprofit, hospitality, healthcare environment.

• Detail-oriented and organized. You excel at juggling multiple priorities, staying on top of deadlines, and keeping things running smoothly.
• Collaborative mindset. You thrive in team settings, enjoy pitching in wherever needed, and value shared success.

• Driven by purpose. You’re passionate about connecting great people with meaningful work and care deeply about creating a positive candidate experience.
• Tech-savvy recruiter. You’re confident navigating Greenhouse ATS and other sourcing tools, and quick to learn new platforms.

• Engaged team contributor. You communicate clearly, listen actively, and bring a thoughtful, cooperative approach to problem-solving.
• Naturally personable. You’re curious, trustworthy, and build rapport easily—whether you’re meeting someone for the first time or guiding them through the hiring process.

To apply, please send a resume to resume@hawthornelane.com

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.

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