Recruiting Coordinator

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Constellis is hiring a full-time onsite Recruiting Coordinator in Herndon, VA to drive centralized onboarding from offer to start, ensuring completion of all pre-employment requirements, background checks, drug screenings, security clearance requests, and required training within standardized workflows. The RC serves as the primary post-offer candidate contact, maintains onboarding status in designated systems, and proactively flags delays to the RC Lead while ensuring audit-ready records. Ideal candidates have 1+ years in recruiting coordination or HR operations, superb attention to detail, and the ability to manage high-volume work independently. To apply, tailor your resume to onboarding operations, highlight security clearances and audit experience, show clear communication with recruiters, and mention relevant HR systems and tools.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Recruiting Coordinator (RC) supports centralized onboarding execution from offer acceptance through hire and start date. This role ensures candidates complete all pre-employment requirements and onboarding milestones efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with organizational and client standards. RC Team members operate within a shared-service model supporting multiple programs through standardized workflows.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Initiate onboarding activities following recruiter handoff.
• Coordinate background investigations and drug/medical screenings.
• Submit and track security clearance requests.
• Schedule required training and onboarding activities.
• Maintain onboarding status tracking in designated systems.
• Serve as primary candidate contact post-offer acceptance.
• Provide clear guidance on onboarding requirements and timelines.
• Monitor candidate progress and proactively resolve delays.
• Ensure completion of required documentation.
• Maintain accurate onboarding records.
• Support audit readiness through proper documentation tracking.
• Partner with recruiters to ensure clean onboarding handoff.
• Communicate onboarding risks or delays to RC Lead.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years’ experience in recruiting coordination, onboarding operations, administrative assistance or HR operations.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage high-volume workflows.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.

BENEFITS

Constellis offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects its commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.