Newcomb & Boyd is a multi-discipline engineering firm with over 280 employees headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with offices in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, and Jacksonville, Florida. As we continue to expand our team, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Recruiter & HR Operations Coordinator to help us attract top-tier engineering talent.
At Newcomb & Boyd, we value the highest technical competencies, a “team-first” mentality, excellent communication skills, and a self-driven work ethic. We offer ample opportunities for professional growth, as evidenced by industry-low turnover.
Job Overview
Newcomb & Boyd is seeking a highly organized and proactive Recruiter & HR Operations Coordinator to join our Human Resources team. This hybrid role combines full-cycle recruiting with essential HR operations support. The ideal candidate will excel at sourcing hard-to-find talent, managing early career programs, and maintaining HR systems, while contributing to a seamless employee experience.
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
- Manage full-cycle recruiting for a variety of roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer coordination
- Develop strategies to identify and attract candidates for hard-to-fill and specialized positions
- Partner closely with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and build effective recruiting plans
- Build and maintain talent pipelines through proactive sourcing (LinkedIn, industry networks, etc.)
- Coordinate interviews and ensure a positive and efficient candidate experience
- Track recruiting activity and maintain accurate data in the applicant tracking system
Co-Op Program Management
- Manage and grow the company’s Co-Op program, including university partnerships and campus outreach
- Coordinate Co-Op engagement activities onsite and offsite
- Coordinate recruitment cycles, interviews, and onboarding for Co-Op students
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Co-Op participants and internal stakeholders
- Lead programming and engagement initiatives for Co-Op semester
- Track scheduling and assignments for each semester
- Maintain connections with Co-Op participants between work semesters and after prior to graduation as part of the recruiting pipeline.
HR Operations & Systems
- Maintain and ensure accuracy of employee data within the HRIS system
- Serve as a key resource for HRIS updates, reporting, and process improvements
- Lead onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a smooth employee lifecycle
- Assist with benefits administration and employee inquiries
- Coordinate HR programs such as performance reviews and training initiatives
- Support compliance efforts, documentation, and HR policy updates
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong understanding of engineering industry trends and technical job requirements.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and senior leadership.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of labor laws and compliance related to recruitment and hiring.
- A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to adapt to changing hiring needs.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple job openings and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to travel 25%
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 2–4+ years of experience in recruiting, HR operations, or a blended role
- Proven experience recruiting for difficult-to-fill or specialized roles is highly desirable
- Experience managing or supporting internship/Co-op programs preferred
- Hands-on experience with HRIS systems required; Paycom or Paylocity experience strongly preferred
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in an engineering consulting firm or a similar technical environment.
- Experience with campus recruiting, job fairs, or other outreach initiatives to build talent pipelines.
- Proficiency in using HR analytics and recruitment software to drive decision-making.
- Certification in HR or recruiting (e.g., SHRM-CP, AIRS) is a plus.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 2-4+ years experience in recruiting, HR operations, or blended role
- Hands-on experience with HRIS systems
- Paycom or Paylocity experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Ability to travel up to 25%
- Strong understanding of engineering industry trends and technical job requirements
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Knowledge of labor laws and recruitment compliance
- Proven experience recruiting for difficult-to-fill or specialized roles
- Experience managing or supporting internship/Co-op programs and campus recruiting
- Proficiency using HR analytics and recruitment software to drive decisions
- Certification in HR or recruiting (e.g., SHRM-CP, AIRS)
What We Do
Newcomb & Boyd, LLP is a market-leading multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm specializing in intuitive, intentional engineering solutions and sustainable design, including MEP engineering. They focus on meeting practical, environmental, and financial objectives for a diverse range of clients, including the healthcare, education, and commercial sectors, designing facilities such as hospitals, office towers, and universities to create inspiring environments and a sustainable future.
