Recruiter
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Overview
Job Description
We are looking for a driven, people-oriented, and proactive Recruiter to manage our full-cycle recruitment process. In this role, you will be the face of our company to prospective talent, responsible for sourcing, attracting, and hiring top-tier candidates who align with our culture and business goals. The ideal candidate is a relationship-builder, a savvy judge of character, and comfortable navigating a fast-paced hiring landscape.
Core Responsibilities
1. Sourcing & Talent Pipeline Management
Proactively source passive candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, networking, and social media.
Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs.
Engage with local universities, professional associations, and industry events to boost employer brand awareness.
2. Candidate Screening & Interviewing
Review resumes, portfolios, and applications to identify the best-fit candidates.
Conduct initial phone screenings to assess skills, experience, and cultural alignment.
Coordinate and facilitate interview schedules between candidates and hiring managers across various departments.
3. Applicant Tracking & Data Management
Manage and maintain accurate, up-to-date candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Track recruitment metrics, such as time-to-hire, source of hire, and offer acceptance rates.
Ensure a compliant, well-documented hiring process in line with labor laws and company policies.
4. Stakeholder Collaboration & Consultation
Partner closely with hiring managers to define role requirements, craft job descriptions, and understand team dynamics.
Provide regular, data-driven updates to leadership regarding hiring progress and market trends.
Advise hiring teams on best practices for interviewing and unbiased candidate evaluation.
5. Offer Management & Onboarding Prep
Manage the offer negotiation process, including preparing offer letters and conducting reference checks.
Deliver a stellar candidate experience from the first point of contact through to the final decision.
Seamlessly hand off selected candidates to the HR operations team for onboarding and integration.
6. Client Relationship & Account Management
Consult directly with clients to analyze their hiring needs, organizational culture, and technical requirements.
Present shortlists of vetted, high-quality candidates to clients with detailed summaries of their strengths and alignment.
Facilitate client-candidate interviews, gather feedback, and manage the feedback loop to refine the talent search strategy.
Skills & Qualifications
Experience: 1–3+ years of experience as a recruiter (in-house or agency), talent acquisition specialist, or a similar HR role.
Tech Savvy: Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever, Workday), LinkedIn Recruiter, and standard office software (Google Workspace or MS Office).
Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to represent the company authentically.
Time Management: Ability to manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously without sacrificing the quality of the candidate experience.
Discretion: Strict adherence to confidentiality regarding candidate personal data, salary expectations, and internal organizational restructuring.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field is preferred (or equivalent practical experience).
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Time-to-Fill / Time-to-Hire: Meeting target timelines for successfully placing qualified candidates into open roles.
Candidate Experience: Maintaining high satisfaction ratings from candidates throughout the interview lifecycle, regardless of the hiring outcome.
Quality of Hire: Tracking retention rates and performance evaluations of new hires during their first 90 days.
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