HR & Recruiting Specialist

**About selfpublishing.com**

💼 We’re Hiring: HR & Recruiting Specialist (Austin, TX — In Office)

At **SelfPublishing.com** , we help people turn their ideas into bestselling books — and their books into movements that change lives.

We’ve helped thousands of authors publish, launch, and grow their impact — reaching millions of readers worldwide. Now, we’re growing our __own__ team — and we’re looking for an **HR & Recruiting Specialist** who’s passionate about people, culture, and building an in-office community that inspires growth and excellence.

If you love recruiting elite talent, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and believe in creating a culture built on hard work, integrity, and impact — this might just be your dream role.

🌎 About SelfPublishing.com

We help **purpose-driven individuals achieve their goals through writing and publishing books. Our mission: help 100,000 people publish a book by 2035 , impacting 120M+ lives** through what we call __Leveraged Impact.__ (You can hear more about it in our [TEDx talk](https://youtu.be/sHfrvpgDsaw)).

We’re not just helping people write books...we’re helping them change their lives.

We’ve built one of the **highest success rates** in online education because we genuinely care...about our authors, their stories, and the ripple effect they create.

Our philosophy:

• 💡 __It’s not about the book. It’s about what the book does for you.__
• 🚀 __Self-publishing isn’t just an option...it’s the best option.__

We’re proud to have been named to the **INC 5000 list** of America’s fastest-growing private companies in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2022.

And we’re just getting started.

🧭 About the Role

As our **HR & Recruiting Specialist**, you’ll be the heartbeat of our culture — helping us attract, develop, and retain __elite talent__ while fostering a thriving, high-performance team environment.

You’ll own recruiting, onboarding, and people operations from end to end — ensuring that every new hire not only fits our mission but __raises the bar.__ You’ll play a key role in shaping in-person culture, improving team satisfaction, and driving growth through great people.

This is a **full-time, in-office role** at our West Lake Hills location in Austin, TX — perfect for someone who loves being around people, thrives on energy and collaboration, and leads by example.

👏 What You’ll Be Doing

• Recruiting **elite, high-performing talent** at volume — managing 1–3 new hires per month
• Leading **full-cycle recruiting** : sourcing, interviewing, and closing top candidates
• Managing **onboarding and offboarding** to ensure every employee has a best-in-class experience
• Running **performance management cycles** and supporting leadership in growth conversations
• Driving initiatives that improve **Employee Promoter Scores (EPS)** and overall team culture
• Overseeing **payroll accuracy and HR compliance**
• Planning and executing **employee engagement programs** and in-person team events
• Building and reinforcing an **in-office culture** that values hard work, community, and accountability
• Partnering with leadership to strengthen hiring systems, internal SOPs, and long-term people development

🔥 The Type of Person Who Thrives Here

• You **love people** and get __energy__ from interviewing, connecting, and developing others
• You can **recruit elite talent at scale** , and you know what great looks like
• You’re **obsessed with learning and personal growth** — both your own and your team’s
• You’re excited to **build a strong in-office culture and sense of community**
• You **set the example** — in presence, effort, and attitude
• You have a strong **GSD (Get Stuff Done)** mentality
• You share our **values** : hard work, personal responsibility, meritocracy, and excellence
• You have **high EQ** and can earn the respect of every team member
• You’re a **succinct, clear communicator** who gets to the point
• You’re fired up by fast-paced environments where results matter and people grow fast

✅ You’re a Great Fit If You Have

• **2+ years** of experience in HR, recruiting, or talent development
• Proven success hiring and developing high-performing talent
• Experience managing **end-to-end recruiting** , onboarding, and performance systems
• Proficiency with **HR software** (HRIS, ATS, etc.) and knowledge of HR compliance and payroll
• A track record of thriving in **high-growth or performance-driven** environments

💡 Bonus Points For

• **4+ years** of HR or recruiting experience in a fast-paced or startup setting
• Experience improving **Employee Promoter Scores (EPS)** or team culture metrics
• Background in **community leadership** (e.g. coworking spaces, church leadership, YoungLife, athletic coaching, or D2D sales teams)
• Prior experience in **staffing, high-volume recruiting, or people development** roles
• An **athletic or competitive background** — you love to win and help others do the same

💰 The Pay

**$50,000 – $80,000 / year** (depending on experience)

Perks & Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO + paid holidays
• 401(k) option & match
• Monthly self-care stipend
• A mission-driven team helping people change their lives through books

📍 **Location: Austin, TX (West Lake Hills) — this role is in-office, 5 days a week**

If you’re ready to help us grow a high-performing team, build a thriving culture, and make a lasting impact every day — we’d love to meet you.

👉 **Apply now and help us build the future of SelfPublishing.com.**