Recruiting Assistant at HRP Associates Inc – Farmington, Connecticut

HRP Associates, Inc.’s Farmington, CT office is seeking a detail‑oriented, people‑focused Recruiting Assistant to support our growing talent acquisition efforts. This role is ideal for someone early in their recruiting career who enjoys fast‑paced work, thrives on organization, and takes pride in creating a positive, supportive experience for candidates.

You will play a key role in helping us attract top talent across our environmental and engineering disciplines. If you’re energized by meaningful work and want to contribute to a firm dedicated to improving communities and the natural environment, this is a great opportunity to grow your career.

What You’ll Do:

• Candidate Management: Communicate with applicants, schedule interviews, and keep candidates informed throughout the hiring process
• Administrative Support: Post job openings, manage our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), and handle recruitment‑related paperwork
• Screening & Vetting: Review resumes, conduct initial phone screens, and verify qualifications and references
• Coordination: Work closely with hiring managers, book interview rooms, and prepare interview materials
• Onboarding Assistance: Help new hires with orientation and documentation to ensure a smooth start
• Event Support: Assist with recruiting events, job fairs, and internal hiring initiatives
• General Support: Provide administrative assistance to the recruiting & HR team as needed

What We’re Looking For:

• 1–3 years of experience in recruiting, HR, or a related administrative role
• Organized & detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong communicator with excellent verbal and written skills
• Tech‑savvy, comfortable working with ATS platforms, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office
• People‑focused, friendly, and committed to delivering an outstanding candidate experience
• Professional and discreet, able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Team‑oriented, proactive, and attentive to detail

Benefits & Company Culture:

The vision of HRP Associates, Inc., is reliant on the expertise of our dedicated professionals who provide excellent consultation to our loyal clientele. We lead the industry in our commitment to employee growth and satisfaction in a positive, gratifying, and challenging workplace environment. We offer professional development opportunities, competitive salaries, and an excellent benefits package to qualified employees.

We are always searching for top talent to join our growing team throughout HRP’s various locations. We constantly promote a fun and dynamic company culture, as well as a great work-life balance. Ideal candidates will enjoy working in team settings, participating in company-wide events and outings, possess a positive attitude, and can relate to our internal cultural motto of, “Work hard, play hard!”

Other major benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Life/Disability Insurance
• Company-sponsored Profit-Sharing Pension Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacations
• Continuing Education Reimbursement

HRP Employee Resource Groups:

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) such as:

• HRP Women - supports the professional and personal development for women employees while bringing awareness to women’s issues and fostering an inclusive environment.
• 312 Committee - organizes employee events to support our culture and employee relationships
• Giving Group - coordinates events with local charities and organizations
• Wellness Committee- promotes health and wellness

Who We Are:

HRP Associates, Inc. is a full-service environmental engineering and hydrogeology firm headquartered in Farmington, CT, with regional offices in Derby (CT); Plymouth, Massachusetts; Saint Charles, Missouri; Clifton Park, New York; Greenville & Charleston, South Carolina; and Winston-Salem, North Carolina. We also have satellite offices in Charlotte, North Carolina; San Diego, California; and Houston, Texas.

HRP's staff of professionals includes chemical, civil, geotechnical, and environmental engineers; inspectors; geologists; hydrogeologists; and industrial hygienists.

For more information on job postings in all our offices and to find out more about the company, please visit our website at www.hrpassociates.com and our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/HRPAssociatesInc. HRP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.