Recruiter

Metropolitan Healthcare Services•Fairfax, VA

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About The Position

The Recruiter, under the supervision of the Director of Human Resources, leads exempt and non-exempt recruiting efforts in assigned markets. The role partners with operations leaders and talent acquisition resources to align sourcing, recruiting, candidate processing, and hiring systems with staffing strategies and market requirements. The Recruiter is responsible for providing candidates with a professional, organized, well-communicated, and timely experience and for processing candidates in accordance with company policies and procedures. The position uses labor forecasts to identify staffing trends, develops and executes market-specific sourcing plans, builds applicant pipelines, advertises openings, screens and interviews candidates, coordinates interviews and job auditions, and manages applicant records and communications. It also supports hiring managers and team members, represents the company at hiring events, and helps allocate staffing resources for new site openings and emerging markets. This is a part-time position based in Fairfax, Virginia. Travel, including overnight travel, of up to 40% within assigned markets is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field and three years of high-volume staffing or recruitment experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must pass background and drug screenings.
Previous experience in one or more areas in which the team lead will supervise others.
Fluent spoken, written, and reading English.
Ability to work under pressure.
Excellent communication and people skills.
Computer proficiency and technical aptitude, including use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint), the internet, job boards, and applicant tracking systems.
Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends as needed.
Ability to work independently, plan effectively, and prioritize tasks.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines under pressure.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business correspondence, instruction guides, and training materials.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with managers, employees, and job candidates.
Ability to represent the company effectively in varied settings and demonstrate understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures.
Ability to travel, including overnight travel, up to 40% within assigned markets.
Regularly stand, walk, sit, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear; close and distance vision are required.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Ability to work flexible schedules and extended hours when required.

Responsibilities

Use labor forecasting tools and data to identify staffing trends and develop sourcing plans.
Create and execute monthly market-specific recruitment and sourcing plans.
Build applicant pipelines by contacting community services, colleges, employment agencies, recruiters, media, and internet sites, and by sharing organization information and maintaining relationships.
Attract applicants through job advertisements and outreach using print and online media.
Determine applicant qualifications through interviews, analysis of responses, and comparison with job requirements.
Partner with operations leaders to ensure interviews follow company standards and best practices.
Coordinate internal job applicant programs in assigned markets, including screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and providing timely communication and disposition.
Maintain communication with operations, account, and district managers to determine current and forecasted staffing needs.
Meet staffing forecasts and fill key vacancies.
Place local and national print, internet, and media advertisements for open positions.
Provide applicants with information about the application process, employment policies, the organization, and positions; assist with and review applications for completeness.
Contact qualified applicants by phone or email for prescreening interviews.
Manage applicants in the applicant tracking system in accordance with the company intake process.
Schedule on-site interviews or job auditions with hiring managers and provide hiring managers with timely interview-status updates.
Initiate and follow through on criminal background checks, driving-record information, Social Security verifications, and client-required testing.
Maintain job knowledge through educational opportunities, professional publications, personal networks, and professional organizations.
Represent the company at career events, conferences, job fairs, and other hiring-related events as needed.
Use company-provided resources, tools, and materials throughout the recruitment process.
Assist in coaching hiring managers and less experienced team members on recruitment practices, knowledge transfer, and cross-training.
Partner with talent and operations leaders to allocate staffing resources for new site openings and emerging markets.
Perform other duties as required.