Human Resources Specialist, Recruitment

Job overview

The Human Resources Specialist, Recruitment role is onsite in Cambridge, MA. The salary is $69,905–$90,882 per year. The position is in the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory’s Human Resources Division, supporting recruitment for an organization focused on scientific exploration and research. The specialist provides recruitment and placement services for Federal and Trust positions, advising managers and applicants while helping ensure hiring actions follow applicable rules and policies. The role supports the full hiring process, from vacancy announcements and applicant review through selection, offers, onboarding, reporting, and process improvement.

What you'll do

• Prepare vacancy announcements
• review applications and determine qualifications
• advise managers and applicants on recruitment procedures
• coordinate interviews and job offers
• maintain applicant communications and vacancy information in the applicant tracking system
• prepare recruitment reports
• support workforce planning, outreach, employment branding, training, and vendor coordination
• review job analyses and position descriptions
• evaluate applicant eligibility
• issue certificates of eligibles
• coordinate onboarding
• audit recruitment actions
• draft procedures and training materials.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

human resources specialist

recruitment

cambridge ma

smithsonian astrophysical observatory

full-time

onsite

recruitment administration

applicant tracking

federal staffing

workforce planning

usa staffing

$69,905–$90,882

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, transit and commuter benefits, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, annual and sick leave, family-friendly leave, 403(b), flexible spending accounts, and Smithsonian discounts.

Why this role

Supports recruitment for both Federal and Trust positions and applies staffing regulations, hiring authorities, and merit system principles.

About the employer

Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.