About the role
Overview
We are seeking a high-energy, people-focused professional to lead our recruitment efforts and support vital HR operations. This is an entry-level growth role designed for someone who thrives on building relationships, conducting interviews, and representing our mission to the next generation of talent. While you will execute essential HR cycles like benefits and payroll, your primary mission is to be the face of our organization, ensuring we attract and hire world-class candidates.
The People and Recruitment Lead role is critical to ensuring our organization thrives by attracting, supporting, and retaining exceptional talent. This position offers a pathway for internal growth, with the potential to assume greater leadership responsibilities in the future.
Who We Are
At Dynamic Catholic our Mission is simple: to re-energize the Catholic Church in America. Catholics are leaving the Church at an alarming rate, and disengagement among those who remain is staggeringly high. This is where you come in. We are looking for driven, talented, and dynamic individuals who will work tirelessly to use their talents to inspire people to rediscover the genius of Catholicism.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you will focus on mastering HR fundamentals while playing a pivotal role in:
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Lead Recruitment & Interviewing: Manage the full interview lifecycle for applicants, ensuring a seamless and professional experience from first contact to hire.
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University & Event Representation: Serve as our primary representative at roughly 8 university career fairs and external expos annually to drive recruitment.
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Execute HR Fundamentals: Manage seasonal HR cycles including benefits open enrollment, merit reviews, and payroll approval.
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Vendor Liaison: Maintain strong relationships with insurance carriers and benefit brokers, gradually taking ownership of renewal processes.
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Onboarding & Culture: Facilitate excellent onboarding for new hires, ensuring the strategic goals of leadership.
Professional Growth and Development
This role will serve as an "apprenticeship" into HR leadership, providing:
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A structured path to learn seasonal HR cycles such as recruitment, open enrollment, and merit review processes.
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Opportunities for professional development to enhance skills like public speaking, strategic thinking, and change management.
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A supportive environment to build confidence and competence in managing employee relations and organizational change.
What You’ll Bring
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A Passion for Excellence: A commitment to top-tier recruitment and seamless HR operations in all aspects of your work.
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World-Class Recruitment Skills: The ability to find, attract, and hire the best candidates to drive our mission forward, coupled with a willingness to travel up to 75% of the time during peak recruitment cycles.
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A Professional Demeanor: Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with leadership, staff, and external partners.
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Flexibility and Adaptability: A mindset that understands and empathizes with managers’ goals while maintaining uncompromising standards.
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A Humble and Hungry Mindset: A readiness to learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully to the team and the ministry.
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Strong Emotional Intelligence (EQ): The ability to navigate challenges, build strong relationships, and foster a positive work culture.
How Success Will Be Measured
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Successful execution of key HR processes, such as recruitment, benefits enrollment, and merit reviews.
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Building and maintaining a strong recruitment pipeline and onboarding exceptional candidates.
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Demonstrated growth in professional competencies, including public speaking and employee relations.
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Positive feedback from managers and team members on HR support and partnership.
