26 HR and recruiting jobs are open in Washington, DC area, on employers' own career pages, from 24 employers. 92 percent of these postings list a pay range. The middle half of listed pay runs from $109,295 to $140,054, with a median of $130,369. The places with the most are Alexandria, VA (7); Fairfax, VA (2); Falls Church, VA (2). A typical posting has been open 10 days.
This page covers the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. It includes Alexandria, VA; Fairfax, VA; Falls Church, VA, and 10 other places.
District of Columbia requires employers to list a pay range in many postings, so the pay figures here come from the employers' own ranges.
Applications here go through USAJOBS (84%), Workday (13%), iCIMS (3%).
Open HR and recruiting jobs
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security
Irving, TX · Posted Oct 16
Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems)
$136,736 to $187,093 a year24% above the median listed hereNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Posted Oct 16
Human Resource Specialist (Recruitment & Placement/Classification)
$102,415 to $133,142 a year10% below the median listed hereNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
However, this position will report to Washington, DC.
Washington Headquarters Services, Department of Defense
Alexandria, VA · Posted Oct 16
Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment/Placement)
$102,415 to $158,322 a yearNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Posted Oct 16
Supervisory Human Resources Specialist
$143,913 to $187,093 a year27% above the median listed hereNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
This position will be filled in Washington, D.C.
Patent and Trademark Office, Department of Commerce
Alexandria, VA · Posted Oct 15
Human Resources Assistant (Employee Relations)
$57,736 to $83,119 a year46% below the median listed hereNew this weekEntry levelFederal (USAJOBS)
U.S. Courts, Judicial Branch
Alexandria, VA · Posted Oct 14
Human Resources Manager
$70,623 to $187,093 a yearNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice
Posted Oct 13
Human Resources Assistant (OA)
$51,957 to $67,543 a year54% below the median listed hereNew this weekEntry levelFederal (USAJOBS)
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Phoenix, AZ and 17 more places · Posted Oct 13
Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment and Placement)
$40,736 to $73,796 a year56% below the median listed hereNew this weekEntry levelFederal (USAJOBS)
The position uniquely specializes in the Recruitment and Placement discipline of HR.
Office of the Secretary of Defense, Department of Defense
Alexandria, VA · Posted Oct 13
Management Analyst (Talent Management)
$143,913 to $197,200 a year31% above the median listed hereNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.
Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security
Indianapolis, IN and 1 more place · Posted Oct 13
Human Resources Specialist (Business Analyst)
$106,437 to $138,370 a year6% below the median listed hereNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.
Places covered
| Place | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| Alexandria, VA | 7 |
| Fairfax, VA | 2 |
| Falls Church, VA | 2 |
| Irving, TX | 2 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 2 |
| Baltimore, MD | 1 |
| Charleston, SC | 1 |
| Frederick, MD | 1 |
| Gaithersburg, MD | 1 |
| Indianapolis, IN | 1 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1 |
| Rockville, MD | 1 |
| San Diego, CA | 1 |
Places with their own page link to it.
Who is hiring HR and recruiting in Washington, DC area
| Employer | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters, Department of the Air Force | 2 |
| National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs | 2 |
| AstraZeneca | 1 |
| Bureau of Naval Personnel, Department of the Navy | 1 |
| Central Intelligence Agency, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations | 1 |
| Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security | 1 |
| Defense Human Resources Activity, Department of Defense | 1 |
| Department of State Headquarters, Department of State | 1 |
Counts are open postings on each employer's own career page. Staffing firms and job boards are left out.
How to apply
- Open the job from the list and read the requirements and the pay line.
- Check what the posting asks you to bring (resume, cover letter, questions).
- Apply on the employer's site.
- Keep a note of where you applied.
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How many HR and recruiting jobs are open in Washington, DC area?
26 on Oct 19, 2026, from 24 employers, read from employers' own career pages. The number changes as employers post and close roles.
Which places around Washington, DC have the most HR and recruiting jobs?
Alexandria, VA (7); Fairfax, VA (2); Falls Church, VA (2).
How much do HR and recruiting jobs in Washington, DC area pay?
92 percent of postings list a pay range. The median listed pay is $130,369 and the middle half runs from $109,295 to $140,054. A listed range is the employer's budget for the role, not an offer. District of Columbia requires employers to list a range in many postings.
Which employers are hiring HR and recruiting in Washington, DC area?
The employers with the most openings are Department of the Air Force Headquarters, Department of the Air Force (2), National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs (2), AstraZeneca (1). The full list is above.
How long do these postings stay open?
A typical posting has been open 10 days, and 13 percent have been open more than 60 days. An old posting is not always a closed one.
How do I apply?
Each job links to the employer's own application page. Open the posting, read the requirements and apply there. If you want a score for how well your resume matches a job, create a free Second Summit account and we score it with the reasons.
Where does this list come from?
We read employers' own career pages and USAJOBS. We do not list jobs from job boards or search services, and we do not estimate pay.
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Federal jobs from USAJOBS, retrieved Oct 19, 2026. Second Summit is not operated, sponsored or endorsed by OPM.