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Recruiting Consultant

Employer
The Washington Post
Location
Washington, DC
Closing date
Feb 9, 2022

Job Details

Job Description

As we continue to grow, The Washington Post is hiring a Recruiter to support our growth hiring initiatives across the organization. This Recruiter will be responsible for resume reviewing, screening candidates, and scheduling interviews across multiple departments and serves as a brand ambassador to the external market. The Recruiter will partner closely with other recruiters across the company to manage the development and execution of hiring strategies. This role will play an important part within the talent acquisition team to ensure that we are hiring the best talent for the organization, while creating a unique and positive candidate experience.

Responsibilities
  • Review resumes and screen candidates for a variety of positions across the company (e.g., finance, advertising, marketing, technology, HR, etc.)
  • Manage an active requisition load of 20+ requisitions regularly
  • Expertly assess candidate's behavioral competencies, motivational fit, and technical skills
  • Utilize online social and professional networking sites to connect with potential candidates
  • Meet and consult with hiring managers and key internal clients for hiring plan meetings, candidate reviews, and interview calibration sessions
  • Consult with hiring teams and make recommendations for the best possible talent to match the needs of the organization by using data and interview feedback
  • Advise and consult leadership on hiring and other HR related matters
  • Maintain the integrity of the ATS system; experience with Workday ATS highly preferred
  • Consistently ensure a positive candidate experience at all times


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree preferred; relevant work experience considered
  • Experience in one of the following:
    • 3 or more years of full cycle recruiting across multiple disciplines; experience in technical recruiting is highly preferred OR
    • 5 or more years of experience in marketing or sales in a corporate environment with a desire to work within HR OR
    • 5 or more years of experience in technology or engineering in a corporate environment with a desire to work within HR
  • Experience in a corporate recruiting environment is highly preferred
  • Adept at building relationships & trust with hiring managers and candidates
  • Navigates ambiguous situations comfortably and readily tries new approaches
  • Strong customer service skills including detail orientation & follow up with clients and candidates
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team atmosphere


The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.

The innovation doesn't end in the Newsroom - dozens of teams power The Washington Post. We are now hiring the next innovator - how will you Impact Tomorrow?

#washpostlife

Company

Thank you for your interest in a career with The Washington Post. We invite you to review all of our open positions to find the one that's right for you. We look forward to receiving your resume!


Since it first began publication more than 130 years ago, The Washington Post has grown into one of the most storied and respected news organizations in the world. A subsidiary of The Washington Post Company, today's Post is the indispensable guide to Washington. In print, we enjoy the highest penetration of any major metropolitan newspaper in the United States. On the web, we have the third largest news website with 17 million unique visitors each month, and have recently launched a celebrated news app for the iPad. We serve Washington in all media, on any platform, including paid products, events, and tailored content.

More broadly, The Washington Post Company delivers quality products to today's students, readers and viewers. What unites our company is the immediacy of our products and services, created by teachers and tutors at Kaplan; reporters and editors at our media properties; and associates at Cable ONE.
Washington Post Media views its employees as its most valuable asset and provides a comprehensive benefits package to promote healthy and balanced lives at work and at home. We offer competitive salaries, opportunities for training and career advancement and an outstanding, progressive benefits package including:
Health and dental benefits
Flexible healthcare and dependent care spending accounts
401(k) and company-funded cash balance plan
Life and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Domestic partner benefits
Employee assistance program
Employee referral program
 

Company info
Website
Location
1301 K Street, N.W.
Washington
DC
20036
US

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