Military Relations Recruiter

J.B. Hunt•Lowell, AR

43d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the SkillBridge Recruiter serves as the primary liaison between transitioning service members and business units participating in the SkillBridge program. This role is responsible for identifying placement opportunities, assessing participant skills and interests, coordinating placements with hiring leaders, and ensuring a successful participant experience from application through program completion. The Specialist partners closely with Talent Acquisition personnel, other Human Resources (HR) stakeholders, military outreach partners, and business leaders to build a strong military talent pipeline and maximize conversion to full-time employment.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Business Administration/Management, Communications, Psychology, or related field OR 2+ years combination of relevant education, experience and training
Ability to exercise discretion
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities
Ability to multitask
Ability to pay attention to detail
Ability to quickly learn technical knowledge
Ability to make time-sensitive decisions
Basic critical thinking skills
Basic deductive reasoning skills
Flexible to work around candidates' schedule
Interpersonal or “people” skills
Proficient active listening skills
Self-motivation
Superior customer service skills
Understanding of the end-to-end recruiting cycle

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management, Communications, Psychology, or related field with 2-4 years of recruiting experience, education, and training

Responsibilities

Facilitate the placement of SkillBridge participants by matching candidates to business units, career pathways, and opportunities based on skills, experience, career goals, geographic preferences, and workforce needs
Partner with hiring managers, Talent Acquisition personnel, other HR stakeholders, and business leaders to identify placement opportunities, support participant selection decisions, and align placements with organizational objectives
Manage the end-to-end placement process, including candidate consultations, placement coordination, onboarding timelines, and program execution activities
Serve as the primary point of contact for SkillBridge participants, providing guidance throughout onboarding, orientation, placement readiness, and program participation
Build and maintain strategic relationships with internal stakeholders, military transition offices, veteran organizations, and other partners to support program success and participant engagement
Educate and advise stakeholders on SkillBridge program requirements, participant qualifications, expectations, and best practices to ensure effective program implementation
Monitor participant progress and engagement through regular communication with participants and business leaders, addressing concerns and facilitating issue resolution to promote a positive experience
Maintain accurate program records, documentation, and compliance standards, ensuring adherence to Department of Defense SkillBridge requirements, company policies, and program guidelines
Support military talent pipeline development by collaborating with Talent Acquisition personnel on conversion-to-hire opportunities, veteran recruitment initiatives, military hiring strategies, outreach activities, and hiring events
Track, analyze, and report program performance metrics, including placement outcomes, conversion rates, participant satisfaction, and business utilization, while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and program effectiveness