About this role
Rational 360 is a full-service strategic communications and digital company that helps organizations win in high-stakes public affairs, corporate communications, and reputation management. We combine data-driven insights, creative storytelling, and cutting-edge technology to deliver results for clients across industries. Our team is collaborative, entrepreneurial, and driven by impact.
Position OverviewRational 360 is seeking an experienced In-House Recruiter & HR Generalist to join our growing team. This hybrid role blends full-cycle recruiting with hands-on HR operations and employee support. The ideal candidate is a proactive people-partner who thrives in a fast-moving professional services environment and enjoys building scalable processes while maintaining a strong employee experience.
Key ResponsibilitiesRecruiting & Talent Acquisition
- Manage full-cycle recruiting for a wide range of roles, including communications, digital, data, creative, operations/finance positions, and senior roles.
- Partner with leadership to understand hiring needs, workforce planning, and role requirements
- Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies using job boards, referrals, networking, and direct outreach
- Develop a stronger and cohesive hiring process experience for the Company
- Screen, interview, and coordinate candidates through the hiring process
- Maintain and improve employer branding and candidate experience
Human Resources & Employee Support
- Serve as a day-to-day HR resource for employees and managers
- Support onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle processes
- Assist with performance management, employee relations, and internal policies
- Help with compliance and HR documentation
- Contribute to culture initiatives, training, and employee engagement efforts
Operations & Process Improvement
- Maintain accurate HR and recruiting records and systems
- Identify opportunities to streamline recruiting and HR workflows
- Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and best practices
- 6–10 years of experience in recruiting and human resources, preferably in a consulting, agency, or professional services environment
- Proven experience managing full-cycle recruiting for multiple roles simultaneously
- Strong understanding of HR best practices, employment law, and compliance
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
- Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth setting
- Experience with HRIS and applicant tracking systems preferred
- Collaborative, mission-driven team environment
- Opportunity to shape recruiting and HR practices at a rapidly growing Company
- Exposure to high-impact work across public affairs, communications, and digital
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Hybrid work model with flexibility
Rational 360 is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace.
Other facts
About Rational 360
The Rational Way: All in Partners
Rational 360 is a leading full-service strategic communications and digital agency, with offices and staff located across the country. We recognize that communications and public affairs rarely take place in a vacuum, and our work is always crafted using the best data analysis to support organization-wide strategic objectives for our clients.
From public relations and public affairs to crisis communications and new media strategy, our experienced team takes an innovative, active approach to advancing your mission-critical goals. We understand the unique opportunities and challenges of the 21st century media landscape and operate as an extension of your own communications and leadership teams.
The Rational Approach: Integrated Campaigns
We create custom campaigns that are integrated with communication, policy, or business goals an organization may have and we measure our campaigns on their ability to deliver outcomes and results. Our creative and relentless approach inspires hearts and minds, turns data into action, opens commercial markets, and drives impactful outcomes that win.
The Rational Difference: Connected Where it Matters.
Our bipartisan team members have worked at every level of business and government and our networks extend deep into the Halls of Congress, the White House, and Fortune 500 boardrooms across the country. We have the pulse of mission-critical conversations and implement campaigns when and where it matters most – and measure success at every point in the process.
Visit us on Twitter: @Rational360
What you'll do
- The Recruiter & HR Generalist will manage full-cycle recruiting and support HR operations and employee engagement. This includes developing sourcing strategies, improving the hiring process, and serving as an HR resource for employees.
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