HR Generalist​/Recruiter

Description

Join a team where design meets purpose. At RLF, our mission is to create high‑performing environments that inspire and nurture the human spirit. For over 90 years, we have been a nationally recognized architecture, engineering, and interior design firm. With a focus on healthcare and federal projects, we deliver impactful, innovative spaces that shape communities and improve lives. We create exceptional places for extraordinary people.

We’re a passionate, collaborative team that values excellence, relationships, and fun. If you're looking to make a difference through meaningful work, let’s build something great together.

We are looking for a versatile HR Generalist who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and has a strong passion for recruiting top talent. This is a hands‑on role that combines full‑cycle recruitment with broad HR support to ensure an excellent employee experience from first contact through their career with us.

• Support the HR Director with day‑to‑day human resources operations, ensuring policies, procedures, and practices are followed consistently.
• Assist with employee onboarding and offboarding processes, including new hire paperwork, orientation, and exit documentation.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding policies, benefits, and HR processes, escalating complex issues as appropriate.
• Assist with HR functions such as employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, and performance management.
• Contribute to HR projects and initiatives, including employee engagement and culture‑building activities.
• Manage full‑cycle recruitment for a variety of roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and coordinating offers.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop job postings, and advise on recruitment strategies.
• Utilize job boards, Linked In, networking, and creative sourcing methods to attract a diverse pool of candidates.
• Coordinate interviews, communicate with candidates, and ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Maintain and optimize the applicant tracking system (ATS) and recruitment metrics.
• Support onboarding processes, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires.
• Track recruiting metrics and maintain accurate applicant records in the ATS.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate’s degree;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of HR experience with a proven track record in recruitment and talent acquisition.
• Experience in the AEC industry a plus.
• Knowledge of HR best practices and compliance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in all HR matters.
• Proficiency with HRIS/ATS platforms and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Paylocity a plus.

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Hybrid office (In‑office T, W, Th; WFH M,
  
  F)
• PTO and holidays
• Paid Health, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Short & Long‑Term Disability
• Paid Life and AD&D benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Life and Ancillary Insurance Plans
• Professional Certification Reimbursement
• Professional Organization Membership Reimbursement
• Wellness Incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Assistance
• Identity Theft Plan and Legal Plan
• Volunteer Time Off
• Pet Insurance

RLF conducts background checks and drug screening after an offer of employment has been made. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by RLF or an RLF client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle records as well as drug testing.

All vendors must have a signed RLF Placement Agreement from the Director of Human Resources to receive payment for placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the RLF staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to RLF, and any resume submitted to any employee outside of RLF Human Resources, will be considered property of RLF.

RLF will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

RLF is not accepting applications for sponsorship at this time (e.g., H‑1B or TN Visas).

RLF is committed to attracting and retaining top talent by fostering a creative, inclusive, and respectful work environment. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

RLF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.