Director of Recruitment & Applicant Experience

Job description

Honeymoon Israel — Community Engagement & Programming | Remote (US) Salary: $75,000–$100,000/year Honeymoon Israel seeks a Director of Recruitment & Applicant Experience to steward the journey of every couple who applies to HMI, from first outreach through acceptance. This role is critical to the success of the organization — the ideal candidate can hold the big-picture vision for an excellent applicant experience while also maintaining the attention to detail, organization, and follow-through needed to bring that vision to life. This role oversees recruitment, interviews, selection, and acceptance processes across HMI communities and supervises the Applicant Experience Coordinators. Key Responsibilities • Responsible for the full applicant experience across all HMI cities, including recruitment, application, interview, selection, and acceptance • Manage and support the Applicant Experience team, providing coaching, guidance, and opportunities for growth • Partner closely with the Senior Director of Strategy & Impact, Regional Directors, and Director of Marketing & Communications to identify emerging trends and successful outreach strategies • Build and steward the processes, tools, and guidance that support the applicant journey — from recruitment through selection — including interview scheduling, interviewer onboarding and training, and participant communications • Develop and/or expand interview frameworks, evaluation rubrics, and decision-making tools that promote consistency, fairness, and alignment with organizational goals • Lead selection logistics across cohorts; evaluate applicant demographics and participation trends in partnership with Regional Directors • Own the applicant-facing voice of HMI in email, forms, and touchpoints • Partner with Marketing & Communications on recruitment campaigns, applicant-facing content, and conversion rates • Act as project manager, leading the planning and coordination of application cycles across communities • Maintain accurate and up-to-date applicant information in Salesforce and related systems About You • 5+ years of professional experience in applicant experience, admissions, program operations, customer experience, or a closely related field • Experience managing at least one direct report, with a track record of providing professional development • Ability to run complex, deadline-driven, multi-site processes • Proficiency with Salesforce and project management tools such as Asana; high proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Experience in a remote, multi-site organization • Passion for Jewish community building and for welcoming young couples into Jewish life • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, 403(b) with employer match, unlimited vacation, flexible work environment.