Recruiter & HR Generalist

About Rational 360

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 Overview

Rational 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 Responsibilities

Recruiting & 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
• Able to work as the sole in-house recruiter for the Company

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

Requirements

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

Why Join Rational 360?

• 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- this role will be required to adhere to our hybrid work policy which requires employees to work in-person from our HQ located in downtown DC on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Rational 360 is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace.