Recruiter I

American Express•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Airetel Staffing is seeking a Recruiter I, described in the position details as an Associate Talent Acquisition Partner, to join a specialized, program-specific talent acquisition team supporting the General Counsel Organization (GCO). The role collaborates with GCO, hiring leaders, and talent acquisition colleagues to support recruitment within a structured, highly regulated environment. It contributes to recruitment delivery, candidate evaluation, stakeholder partnership, program execution, process compliance, and proactive risk management while providing a high-quality experience for candidates and internal partners. The position serves as a control point in the recruitment process by identifying operational, compliance, documentation, and timeline risks and helping ensure recruitment activities are completed accurately, consistently, and within established program requirements. The role also supports audit-ready records, reporting, process improvements, and business continuity through effective prioritization and timely escalation of risks.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, human resources, and recruitment operations.
Experience supporting candidate screening, resume review, interview coordination, requisition management, or related recruitment activities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to build effective stakeholder relationships and collaborate across teams.
Ability to handle sensitive information with appropriate judgment and discretion.
Ability to identify issues, escalate concerns appropriately, and follow through on corrective actions.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of Department of Labor regulations and employment compliance requirements.
Experience in a compliance-focused or highly regulated environment.
Experience supporting risk identification, controls, audits, or documentation-quality reviews.
Knowledge of applicant tracking systems, reporting tools, and recruitment workflows.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.

Responsibilities

Manage recruitment activities across assigned requisitions and program workstreams.
Review candidate qualifications against established job requirements and accurately document assessment outcomes.
Conduct candidate screening and support candidate management throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
Prepare candidate recommendations and facilitate hiring leader review and decision-making.
Monitor recruitment milestones, priorities, and deadlines to support timely program delivery.
Partner with GCO, hiring leaders, and talent acquisition colleagues to support program objectives.
Provide guidance on recruiting processes, candidate evaluation, timelines, and stakeholder responsibilities.
Communicate recruitment progress, risks, dependencies, and required actions proactively.
Build relationships across legal, business, and talent acquisition teams.
Deliver a professional, consistent, high-quality candidate experience; coordinate interviews and maintain timely, thoughtful communication.
Balance candidate needs, business priorities, and established program requirements.
Identify and mitigate risks affecting recruitment timelines, compliance, documentation quality, or program deliverables.
Monitor milestones and escalate potential delays, documentation gaps, stakeholder concerns, and unresolved dependencies.
Maintain accurate, complete, audit-ready recruiting records and supporting evidence in accordance with established requirements.
Apply established controls, procedures, and regulatory requirements consistently.
Identify process breakdowns, operational bottlenecks, and recurring compliance concerns, and recommend corrective actions.
Clarify ownership with stakeholders, secure required actions, and protect critical program commitments.
Use sound judgment when handling sensitive candidate, stakeholder, and program information.
Prioritize time-sensitive work, balance workload demands, and raise capacity risks promptly.
Maintain accurate program trackers and provide timely status updates.
Support documentation reviews, reporting requests, and audit-related activities when applicable.
Identify opportunities to improve process consistency, quality, efficiency, and control effectiveness.