HR Recruiting Associate, NYC or DC

Overview

Orr Group is a strategic partner to nonprofit organizations, helping them solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Through our embedded partnership model, we go beyond traditional consulting - providing hands-on leadership, expertise, and execution to drive transformative fundraising and organizational growth. For over 30 years, we have collaborated with mission-driven organizations to design and implement innovative fundraising strategies, grow revenue, and build capacity to ensure long-term success.

Our work spans campaign management, major gifts strategy, board development, planned giving, talent management, and beyond. We remain nimble, forward-thinking, and results-driven, helping our clients navigate an ever-evolving philanthropic landscape.

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The HR Recruiting Associate plays a critical role in helping nonprofit organizations build exceptional teams. Working closely with senior search consultants and client leadership, the Associate will support end-to-end executive searches and recruiting projects that advance mission-driven work across the social sector. This role offers hands-on exposure to recruitment, nonprofit governance and leadership, and client-facing search work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The Associate contributes to every stage of the search process from market research and candidate outreach to interviews, reporting, and client presentations, gaining a strong foundation in search and recruitment, talent assessment, and nonprofit leadership trends. This position is based in our New York, NY office and is ideal for someone eager to grow a career in executive search, talent strategy, or nonprofit leadership.

• Partner with search consultants to support multiple searches simultaneously, ensuring a high-quality, seamless experience for nonprofit clients
• Manage and execute administrative and operational aspects of searches, including job posting, scheduling, tracking candidates, and maintaining accurate documentation
• Review resumes and applications to identify high-potential candidates aligned with client needs and mission
• Conduct in-depth research to identify and map prospective candidates, sectors, and peer organizations
• Prepare and maintain search materials, including candidate profiles, agendas, and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in regular client meetings and internal strategy discussions, gaining exposure to executive decision-making and leadership priorities
• Ensure professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail throughout the search process

• 1–2 years of experience in recruiting, hiring, human resources, talent research, or a related field
• Interest in or exposure to nonprofit organizations, social impact, or mission-driven work
• Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Entrepreneurial mindset with curiosity, initiative, and creative problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with comfort engaging professionally with senior leaders
• Strong research, analytical, and technical skills
• Collaborative team player who values feedback and learning
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) preferred but not required

Location

This position is based in New York City, and candidates must be near or based in the NYC metropolitan area. Our hybrid policy requires staff to spend at least 60% of their working time in the Orr Group office or at client sites.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $60,000 to $65,000 with an annual bonus potential of up to $5,000.

The comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, paid holidays, and generous paid time off.

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