Talent Acquisition Associate

We are looking for a personable, organized, professional, and adaptive Talent Acquisition/HR Associate to join our growing team. In this role, you will support Capstone's recruitment efforts while also assisting with HR operations to ensure seamless employee experiences from hire to onboarding. You will spend the majority of your time (50% or more) managing and supporting  the talent acquisition process including coordinating interviews, building talent pipelines, supporting Capstone’s recruitment team and hiring managers throughout the process. Additionally, you will gain exposure to the overall HR function by supporting onboarding tasks, HR compliance tasks, and other HR administrative processes. Our ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented individual who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys connecting with people, and is eager to grow their career in talent acquisition and human resources.

Responsibilities: 

• Support key stages of the recruitment process, including posting job openings on various platforms, and coordinating interview schedules and candidate travel

• Partner with Talent Acquisition VP and hiring managers to understand position requirements and ideal candidate profiles

• Build and maintain talent pipelines, particularly targeting candidates from policy backgrounds, government agencies, trade associations, Capitol Hill, and consulting firms

• Conduct initial phone screens and coordinate candidate communication throughout the hiring process

• Support the VP of Talent Acquisition in executing data-driven recruitment practices and tracking hiring metrics

• Support and facilitate the onboarding process for new hires, including completion of required HR forms, benefits enrollment, and new hire communications 

• Maintain and organize electronic HR files and applicant tracking system records

• Assist with HR compliance tasks and help improve HR procedures and administrative processes

• Develop relationships with local colleges and career centers to support campus recruitment efforts

• Support employer branding initiatives and recruitment marketing activities

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Strong interest in talent acquisition and recruiting, with a desire to develop expertise in full-cycle recruitment

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with candidates and hiring managers

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and follow through on commitments

• Customer service orientation with a professional and friendly demeanor

• Proactive problem-solving skills and creativity in finding solutions

• Ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly, including applicant tracking systems and HR platforms

• Ability to self-motivate and work independently while also collaborating effectively with teams

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive candidate and employee information

• Basic understanding of or interest in the policy consulting industry and related talent pools is a plus

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree

• High academic achievement

• 1-2 years of experience in recruiting, HR, or related fields preferred; internship experience in talent acquisition or human resources is a plus

• Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking systems (such as Greenhouse), or HR information systems is a plus but not required

• Must be eligible to work in the US without employer sponsorship

Capstone offers a competitive benefits package, including health, vision, dental insurance, paid vacation, travel stipend and 401(k). The expected compensation for this hourly, non-exempt role will be $70,000-$80,000 per annum with eligibility in Capstone's annual bonus pool.

This position is based in our Washington, DC office. Capstone is in-person Monday through Thursday with flexible work from home Fridays.

About Capstone

Capstone is a global policy analysis and regulatory due diligence research firm with an inclusive, collegial, and high-performing culture that transcends organizational and geographic boundaries. At Capstone, we recognize that our ability to build a world-class, global firm requires attracting and retaining top talent. In fact, we believe that our professionals are our strength and the foundation of our success.

With locations in Washington DC, London, Houston, Paris, and Mumbai, we help our clients predict policy, quantify impact of that policy, and recommend revenue-driving strategies to companies and institutional investors. Our breadth of coverage is wide-ranging - with leading coverage of public policy-driven decision making affecting financial and business services, energy and environment, healthcare, TMT and more.