Recruiter

Acts as the primary interface for the client and serves as the liaison between candidates and hiring managers. The Recruiter effectively qualifies prospective candidates for both existing and opportunistic positions while simultaneously educating clients regarding market conditions and trends. The Recruiter provides guidance to hiring managers to aid in the selection of the strongest candidate, negotiates offers and start dates, and ensures a smooth onboarding process for the new hires.

CLIENT AND CANDIDATE MANAGEMENT:

- Build strong relationships with candidates (both internal and external), ensure optimal candidate experience, and positively represent client opportunities and employment brand. Provide regular updates to Hiring Managers regarding candidate status.
- Adhere to client's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure compliance with legal requirements and labor laws.
- Demonstrate good judgment to determine when unique situations require exceptions to SOPs.
- Conduct intake session with hiring manager and primary Sourcing team contact to understand the position requirements, set hiring manager expectations and gather input regarding sourcing approach.
- Collaborate with Sourcing team member to verify strategy for direct sourcing, Internet, referral, campus, and agency channels.
- Ensure high quality candidates are sourced and submitted in a timely manner; keep hiring manager informed of sourcing progress.

ASSESS AND INTERVIEW CANDIDATES:

- Conduct screening interviews, in person and/or via telephone, of candidate pre-qualified by the Sourcing team. Provide feedback regarding candidate quality and sources to Sourcing team on ongoing basis.
- Lead and manage the candidate interview, offer and related process
- If candidates are not selected, debrief with hiring manager and assessors to gather constructive feedback. Communicate results to the primary Sourcing team contact to determine go-forward sourcing strategy for position.
- Manage offer process. Work with hiring manager to discuss compensation package, level and start date to be presented to candidate. Obtain all necessary documentation and approvals prior to presenting offer to candidates.
- Remain in regular and close communication with candidate to answer any questions or address any concerns that arise. Relay feedback to hiring manager to keep him/her abreast of status and progress.
- Troubleshoot and problem-solve concerns and issues.
- Ensure adherence to compliance and audit requirements as outlined in the statement of work from the client.

SOURCE AND ATTRACT CANDIDATES

- Post open positions on internal and external sources.
- Execute sourcing via existing and emerging channels using traditional and advanced communication tools (eg social media, text campaigns, telephone networking, user groups, and other in-person networking activities) to identify and obtain information about potential candidates.
- Qualify all candidates (including direct applications and internal candidates) to determine if candidate should be considered by Recruiter for position.
- Establish and maintain a network of top talent for key roles.

SKILLS:

EDUCATION:

- Bachelors Degree or 3 years equivalent recruitment experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Minimum of 3 years work experience in recruitment activities or equivalent related education.

KNOWLEDGEnatural curiosity about people and their backgrounds
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
- Technical aptitude in use of business software and applicant tracking systems
- Knowledge of and experience with recruiting practices, HR, candidate process management, behavioral interviewing skills, and other assessment techniques desired