Recruiter Job at Human Rights Watch in New York

New York, New York, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Job Title

Recruiter – People and Culture Division (Fixed-Term, Full-Time)

Job Overview

The People and Culture Division of Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking a Recruiter to lead key global recruitment processes. This is a fixed‑term, full‑time position for six (6) months, with the possibility of extension dependent upon organizational needs and budget at the end of the term. The Recruiter will be based within commuting distance of HRW’s New York or Washington DC offices, and reports to the Associate Director of Talent Acquisition and Global Mobility in New York.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment processes for assigned business units by crafting job descriptions, setting recruitment processes and timelines with hiring teams, posting jobs on Greenhouse and external job boards, reviewing candidates, scheduling interviews, and preparing offers.
• Liaise effectively with colleagues on the People and Culture team, within Operations, and across the organization to ensure effective coordination of recruitment activities.
• Craft compelling job descriptions and posts for vacancies, ensuring that responsibilities are in line with seniority level.
• Guide hiring managers and hiring teams through the recruitment process, including conducting check‑ins and advising on outreach strategy and interview processes.
• Implement processes to mitigate unconscious bias in the candidate assessment process, facilitate diverse and robust candidate pools, and help to ensure an inclusive and positive candidate experience.
• Identify sources to strengthen candidate pools for open positions.
• Review applications, set up interviews, and provide guidance on final selection as needed.
• Train staff on recruitment processes and systems, and contribute to the creation and distribution of virtual trainings on recruitment‑related topics.
• Track recruitment progress and assist the Associate Director with providing periodic updates to organizational leadership about the recruitment process and open vacancies.
• Operate in compliance with organizational policies and protocols.
• Perform other responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Education: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent working experience in human resources or a related field is required.

Experience: A minimum five years of relevant experience, particularly recruiting in non‑profit settings, is preferred.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with all levels of staff within the organization.
• Highly organized and detail oriented, and the ability to execute projects with minimal guidance.
• Solid judgment, discretion, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and think proactively and holistically.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; proficiency in another language is desirable.
• Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems; experience with Greenhouse is a plus.
• Strong computer knowledge including Windows and MS Office applications.
• Commitment to HRW’s mission and human rights values.

Other: Applicants must possess valid U.S. work authorization.

Salary and Benefits

HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers comprehensive compensation and benefits. The salary range for this position is USD 80,000 – 88,000.

How to Apply

Please apply immediately, as applications will be reviewed on an on‑going basis, by visiting our online job portal at careers.hrw.org and attaching a cover letter and CV or resume. No calls or email inquiries, please. Only complete applications will be reviewed and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application submission, please email recruitment@hrw.org. Due to the large response, application submissions via email will not be accepted and inquiries regarding the status of applications will go unanswered.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Human Rights Watch is strong because it is diverse. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Human Rights Watch does not discriminate on the basis of disability, age, gender identity and expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal record. We welcome all kinds of diversity. Our employees include people who are parents and non‑parents, the self‑taught and university educated, and from a wide span of socio‑economic backgrounds and perspectives on the world. Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer.