Capture & Proposal Recruiter

PEOPLE TECHNOLOGY AND PROCESSES LLC•East Lake-Orient Park, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Capture & Proposal Recruiter supports talent acquisition and business development initiatives within a government contracting organization. The role manages full-cycle recruiting, candidate sourcing, requisitions, pre-employment screening, and onboarding, with a focus on finding qualified professionals for government contract opportunities, capture efforts, and proposal submissions. The recruiter partners with Human Resources, Capture Management, Proposal Management, Program Management, hiring managers, and other leaders to define staffing needs, build candidate pipelines, and ensure qualified candidates are available for current and anticipated contract requirements. The role also supports proposal development by identifying candidates for key personnel and labor categories, collecting candidate information, and coordinating candidate availability and commitments according to proposal timelines. The position coordinates pre-employment checks and onboarding, maintains accurate and confidential recruiting and screening records, and ensures hiring and screening activities follow company procedures and applicable laws. It requires strong communication, organization, relationship-building, and prioritization skills in a deadline-driven environment.

Requirements

Three or more years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or staffing.
Experience creating requisitions, sourcing candidates, conducting initial screenings, and coordinating onboarding.
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, recruiting databases, job boards, and professional networking platforms.
Experience coordinating pre-employment drug testing, background checks, employment verification, and other screening activities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to handle confidential candidate, employee, and proposal information professionally.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
Experience supporting government contracting, federal proposals, capture management, or contract staffing.

Responsibilities

Review, maintain, and manage job requisitions in the applicant tracking system.
Partner with hiring managers, capture teams, proposal managers, and program leadership to define position requirements, qualifications, experience, and hiring priorities.
Track open requisitions, candidate activity, hiring progress, and recruitment metrics; ensure requisitions receive appropriate approvals and remain current.
Source, identify, and engage qualified candidates through job boards, professional networking platforms, employee referrals, resume databases, industry contacts, and other channels.
Identify candidates with relevant government contracting, federal program, technical, professional, and mission-support experience.
Review resumes and conduct candidate screenings and initial interviews to assess qualifications, experience, availability, and interest.
Maintain accurate candidate records, communication logs, and recruitment pipeline updates, and build relationships with prospective candidates.
Collaborate with capture and proposal teams to identify staffing requirements for current and prospective government contract opportunities.
Source qualified candidates for proposal key personnel, proposed positions, and required labor categories; collect and organize resumes, qualifications, certifications, availability, and other proposal information.
Coordinate candidate interest, availability, and commitment according to proposal timelines and company procedures.
Maintain a database of qualified prospective candidates to support rapid staffing needs following contract awards, and track recruiting deliverables and staffing deadlines associated with proposals.
Handle candidate information and proposal-related materials confidentially and in accordance with company policies.
Coordinate pre-employment drug testing; initiate and monitor background screenings, clearance verifications, and other required checks.
Verify screening documentation, follow up on outstanding results, communicate screening requirements and timelines to candidates, and coordinate credential, certification, education, or professional qualification verification.
Maintain accurate and confidential screening records in accordance with applicable laws, company procedures, and records-retention requirements.
Escalate screening discrepancies or compliance concerns to the Human Resources Director and ensure screening and hiring decisions are handled consistently, fairly, and in accordance with applicable employment laws and regulations.
Coordinate onboarding from offer acceptance through the employee's first day and completion of required onboarding activities.
Prepare and distribute offer letters and onboarding documentation in coordination with Human Resources; monitor onboarding completion and maintain accurate personnel records.
Communicate with new hires to support a positive and organized onboarding experience.