Recruitment Coordinator (Contract)

About Alpha Group

Alpha Group is a leading global consultancy to the financial services industry. Founded in 2003, Alpha has spent over 20 years bringing together specialist, sector-focused strategy, management consulting, and technology expertise to support the entire client transformation lifecycle. Having partnered with more than 1,200 clients worldwide across the asset and wealth management, alternatives, and insurance industries, Alpha is a trusted advisor for complex change programs.

We now have over 1,180 consultants working with clients across North America, the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and APAC. In 2024, in recognition of our successful track record and strong growth prospects, Alpha was acquired by Bridgepoint, one of the world's leading quoted private asset growth investors.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Many of our team have built long and fulfilling careers with us, often staying for over a decade. Alpha offers a genuinely rewarding place to work: a meritocratic environment where your career can flourish, and a welcoming culture where you can be yourself, connect with others, and thrive.

As we look to the future, we’re excited to be looking for new Alpha colleagues—individuals who are collaborative, innovative, and ambitious. We hope you will join us and help shape the next chapter of our growth journey.

Why join Alpha?

• Established yet entrepreneurial – with over 20 years of success and a proven record on the London Stock Exchange, Alpha offers the stability of an established consultancy with the energy of a fast-growth business.
• Backed by Bridgepoint – as part of one of the world’s leading growth investors, Alpha benefits from strategic investment that fuels innovation, expansion and new offerings – creating even more opportunity for our people.
• Exposure to senior leadership – whether you are in an internal or a client-facing role, you will have the opportunity to work with and learn from the best of the best – high performers at the top of their game.
• Learning and growth opportunities – we run tailored training to help you be successful, provide you excellent mentorship, and offer up to 5 days paid training time per year. Perhaps the best training though is the experience on the job – as everyone at Alpha has high responsibility and autonomy, you can develop your skillsets quickly.
• Performance-driven culture with real impact – advancement at Alpha is based on impact and capability, not tenure or quotas. You’ll have autonomy and see the tangible difference your ideas and decisions make.

About the Role

We’re looking to bring on a Recruitment Coordinator to support our ambitious growth plans for North America this year. In this pivotal role, you will play a critical part in identifying, attracting, and selecting top talent for our organization. Please note that this is a 6-month contract position.

Our current team of two is looking for a new member who will support and manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing and screening to making job offers across experience & early careers hiring. Our people are at the heart of everything Alpha accomplishes, and we pride ourselves on working hard, delivering at the highest caliber, and achieving our objectives through collaboration. You will build relationships with key business leaders in North America to execute on recruiting strategy and ensure Alpha has a highly skilled and diverse workforce.

Responsibilities:

• Support full-cycle recruiting operations across both experienced hire and early career pipelines, including interview coordination, scheduling, candidate communication, and logistics management
• Partner closely with recruitment managers and business stakeholders to ensure a seamless and efficient interview process while maintaining a strong candidate experience
• Assist with event coordination, onboarding support, and recruiting programs throughout the year
• Partner with external recruiting agencies to source, screen, and manage candidates, ensuring alignment with hiring needs, timelines, and candidate pipeline
• Work within our applicant tracking system (Greenhouse) to manage candidate data, track progress, and ensure data integrity across all recruiting stages
• Support sourcing efforts by identifying and engaging potential candidates through LinkedIn and other recruiting platforms
• Collaborate with team members to build and maintain organized interview schedules, leveraging scheduling tools and templates for consistency and accuracy
• Gain exposure to key talent acquisition stakeholders and contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance recruiting operations and efficiency
• Help drive team initiatives that improve candidate experience, interviewer readiness, and recruiting team effectiveness

Experience & Skills

• A bachelor’s degree is required for this role plus 0 – 3 years of experience in business, recruiting, operations, HR, project management, or professional services (Spring 2025 grads encouraged to apply)
• Strong customer service mindset and excellent relationship-building skills - someone who communicates clearly, responds quickly, and is committed to delivering high-quality results
• Organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities at once while staying composed in a fast-paced environment
• Strong instincts and a problem-solving skills, with an ability to handle behind-the-scenes logistics and find creative ways to improve processes and enhance the candidate experience
• Natural curiosity and initiative - a self-starter who enjoys learning, thinking ahead, and contributing ideas
• Comfortable working independently and exercising sound judgment, especially when handling sensitive or confidential information
• Experience partnering with external recruiting agencies to support talent sourcing, candidate screening, and pipeline management is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) is preferred, and familiarity with applicant tracking systems such as Greenhouse is a plus
• Experience in LinkedIn Recruiter is a plus

Benefits & Compensation: 

• Competitive salary with annual profit-sharing opportunity
• Generous company 401k match
• 25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) & Public Holidays
• Supplemented medical, dental and vision coverage
• Reimbursement for commuting, mobile phone, and home internet expenses
• North America team-wide training and retreats

There are a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to - skill sets, experience and training, and licensure and certifications. A reasonable estimate of the salary range is $55,000 – $65,000 USD for US-based hires, subject to change based on salary benchmarking. In addition to this salary, candidates will be eligible for a variable bonus.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
At Alpha, diversity, equity and inclusion are critical to our success. Our priorities show a focus on fostering an inclusive, equitable workplace where individuals are treated fairly regardless of gender or background. We welcome applications from disabled people and are committed to making our recruitment process and workplace accessible and inclusive for everyone.