Recruitment Coordinator (Contract) at Syndesus – New York, New York

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, Austin or Dallas, Atlanta or Washington DC, and New York.Employment Type: Contract (Project-Based)
We are hiring 4-5 Recruitment Coordinators to support one of our clients as they build a new team. The candidates being interviewed are located across the US. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys meeting people, work travel, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about delivering an exceptional candidate experience.
About the RoleAs a Recruitment Coordinator, you will play a key role in managing the interview process and ensuring a smooth, positive experience for every candidate. You will coordinate and schedule in-person interviews, prepare meeting spaces, greet candidates, and represent the company with professionalism and warmth.
Your work will help maintain a people-oriented culture, where personal communication and a strong first impression contributes to long-term, successful relationships.
Key Responsibilities· Coordinate and schedule face-to-face interviews with candidates across the US.· Greet and meet candidates in the cities where they are located, ensuring they feel welcomed and supported.· Prepare, organize, and maintain meeting rooms for interviews.· Ensure an excellent candidate experience at every stage, regardless of the outcome.· Maintain interview-related documentation and generate post-interview reports.· Support the recruitment team with logistical tasks and process improvements.· Represent the company in a professional, friendly, and people-centered manner.· Participating and engaging with Talent Acquisition/Recruiting community to strengthen brand awareness· Travel to/from interview sites as needed.
Requirements· 4-8 years of experience in recruitment, interview coordination, or HR support roles.· Startup environment – Ability to work in an unstructured environment.· Experience working in a high-demand, fast-paced environment.· Strong ability to handle sensitive or confidential information with discretion.· Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.· Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.· Proficiency with Outlook, Excel, Word, Slack, and similar tools.· Proficiency with Teams, Zoom and similar tools· Friendly, people-focused, and naturally outgoing· Able to create a positive experience for candidates and clients· A positive, proactive attitude and the ability to contribute to process improvements.· Mandatory - Willingness and ability to travel 50% of the time or more on short notice.
Preferred Qualities· Enjoy meeting new people and building rapport.· Personable, confident, and comfortable representing the company in person.· Able to maintain professionalism and calm during busy periods.