Internal Recruiter

Firm Overview

WellsColeman is a business advisory, tax, and accounting firm based in Richmond, serving its clients for over 80 years. WellsColeman forms a deep connection with our team, clients and community to invest in their success. We strive to balance exceptional client service, family focus, and financial success while attracting and retaining top talent. As a 15-time recipient of Virginia Business’ Best Places to Work award, our firm culture is a testament to our commitment to our team.

Summary of the Role

We are seeking an experienced Internal Recruiter to take ownership of our firm’s established recruiting program. Over the past two years, we have built the foundation for a successful recruiting function; this role is now responsible for running, maintaining, and continuously improving that program day to day. In addition to full-cycle recruiting, this position plays a lead role in campus recruiting, new-hire onboarding initiatives, and firm events. We anticipate the duties of this role to be less than full-time, however, are willing to reallocate other firm administration duties if full-time is desired.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and continuously refine the firm’s established full-cycle recruiting program, ensuring processes, tools, and best practices stay effective and up to date
• Source candidates through various channels, including online job boards, social media, and internal referrals
• Lead the firm’s campus recruiting strategy, including building and maintaining relationships with target colleges, universities, and student organizations
• Represent the firm at career fairs and coordinate the firm’s presence at university recruiting events
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their hiring needs and provide guidance throughout the recruitment process
• Review resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates
• Conduct phone screens and interviews to assess candidate qualifications
• Negotiate job offers with candidates and manage the hiring process
• Lead onboarding initiatives for new hires, ensuring a consistent and engaging start to their experience with the firm
• Maintain and update candidate records and job postings in the applicant tracking system
• Track recruiting and campus program metrics, and report on results and trends to firm leadership
• Stay informed about industry trends and recruitment best practices
• Additional operational tasks to support the firm as needed

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Internal Recruiter or similar role, ideally managing or running an established recruiting program
• Experience with campus recruiting, university relations, or early-career talent programs strongly preferred
• Experience planning and executing onboarding programs and/or firm or company events
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Experience utilizing various recruitment channels and tools
• Strong knowledge of recruiting best practices and employment laws
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple recruitment projects and meet deadlines
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Previous experience in the accounting or finance industry is a plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental and vision), long-term disability and retirement plan benefits
• Generous paid time off plan and paid holiday
• Dress for your day policy
• Coaching/mentorship