Recruiter & HR Generalist

Internet2 is a nonprofit, member-driven advanced research and higher education technology community. Founded in 1996, Internet2 provides and delivers mission-critical technology services and programs. Its core infrastructure includes the nation's largest and fastest network, cloud, and security services tailored to the unique needs of technology leaders in research and education. Internet2 serves U.S. and international institutions, government agencies, regional and state education networks, leading industry providers, and national research and education network partners across more than 100 countries.

About the role

The Recruiter & HR Generalist is part of an innovative team of HR professionals collaborating across the organization to find, attract, and hire top talent. This role focuses primarily on full-cycle recruiting for highly technical and hard-to-fill positions, delivering an exceptional experience for candidates and hiring managers while providing limited support for HR generalist activities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute recruitment strategies and processes for full-cycle recruiting.
• Partner with hiring managers to define hiring needs and recruiting strategies for technical and non-technical positions.
• Source, screen, interview, and recommend qualified candidates.
• Communicate benefits, compensation, total rewards, and performance management to candidates.
• Ensure positive applicant, candidate, and employee experiences.
• Train hiring managers via lunch-and-learns, Zoom meetings, and individual sessions.
• Own the Recruitment Module within the HRIS system, ensuring legal compliance and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities while working independently.
• Demonstrate integrity through ethical decision-making and accountability.
• Track process efficiency, including time-to-fill metrics.
• Timely disposition of applicants.
• Support onboarding and off-boarding processes.
• Ensure consistency, attention to detail, and accuracy for all administrative tasks.
• Follow up promptly and thoroughly on all commitments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience focused on technical, IT, engineering, and professional roles, with a strong track record of filling complex and hard-to-fill technical positions.
• Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and/or other sourcing tools to identify and engage qualified candidates.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong ability to adapt to diverse hiring manager styles and build trusted partnerships.
• Proven ability to screen candidates, interview, and recommend best fit.
• Proficiency with ATS systems (ADP Recruitment module experience a plus).
• Experience with HR generalist support, including process documentation, training, presentation development, and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with excellent organizational, prioritization, and follow-up abilities.
• A strong work ethic and commitment to deadlines, coupled with a continuous improvement mindset and passion for learning.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Skills

• Exceptional attention to detail, data accuracy, and systems proficiency.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complete projects accurately and on time.
• Strong relationship-building through engagement, professionalism, and effective interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and follow-through on commitments.
• Comfort offering alternative perspectives and evidence-based recommendations to challenge assumptions and influence decisions.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all colleagues, candidates, and stakeholders.
• Ability to partner effectively with hiring managers at all levels, including senior leadership, while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Professional HR Certification such as PHR or SHRM-CP.
• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce, particularly the Recruitment Module.
• Familiarity with DocuSign.
• Project management skills and/or certification.
• Experience working within higher education, nonprofit, or member-driven environments.
• Advanced sourcing skills for niche and unicorn positions.
• Skilled in reporting on HR recruitment metrics and compliance data.
• Comfort leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance.
• Health spending account program.
• Sick time and vacation time.
• Tax-deferred retirement plan.

Pay

Expected hiring range: $75,000 – $84,400 (B-5). Starting salary is commensurate with experience and education. Full salary range: $75,000 – $112,500.