JOB POSTING
Overview
Are you a highly organized, customer-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Chenega's Security Strategic Business Unit (SSBU) is seeking a Recruiting Coordinator to support nationwide hiring initiatives for security, operations, and mission-critical government programs.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, managing multiple priorities, and playing a key role in the candidate experience. As a Recruiting Coordinator, you will partner closely with recruiters, hiring managers, Human Resources, and operational leaders to ensure a seamless and efficient hiring process from candidate engagement through onboarding.
If you are passionate about talent acquisition, enjoy working with people, and have a strong attention to detail, we encourage you to apply.
This role requires two days in-office at our Chantilly, VA HQ.
Responsibilities
- Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand staffing needs and hiring priorities.
- Coordinate candidate communications, including interview scheduling, status updates, and offer-related correspondence.
- Deliver a positive candidate experience by maintaining professional and timely communication with both internal and external applicants.
- Manage and maintain applicant tracking system (ATS) records to ensure accurate candidate documentation and reporting.
- Prepare offer letters, onboarding documentation, and other recruiting-related materials.
- Track recruiting activities, candidate movement, and hiring metrics within internal systems and databases.
- Support recruiting initiatives, workforce planning efforts, and talent pipeline development activities.
- Assist with contract transitions, incumbent capture activities, and large-scale hiring events.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- 1-3 years of experience supporting recruiting, human resources, talent acquisition, staffing, or administrative functions.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
- Strong customer service and relationship management skills.
- Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting recruiting within a government contracting, security, defense, or professional services environment.
- Experience using applicant tracking systems (iCIMS, Workday, Taleo, or similar platforms).
- Experience coordinating interviews and managing candidate communications.
- Knowledge of recruiting lifecycle processes and hiring best practices.
- Experience supporting recruiting events, career fairs, or workforce planning initiatives.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to communicate professionally with candidates, recruiters, hiring managers, executives, and external partners.
- Commitment to providing a positive candidate experience.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong follow-through and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to identify issues and proactively develop solutions.