Recruiter - Dallas

Equus•Grand Prairie, TX

About The Position

The Recruiter sources and evaluates qualified candidates through cold calls, texts, email networking, social media, and other recruitment channels. The role builds relationships with jobseekers and employers, matches candidates to employer needs, and manages confidential conversations by phone and in person. It requires a self-driven, results-oriented approach, a sense of urgency, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and the ability to develop marketable resumes with jobseekers. The Recruiter partners with hiring managers to review position descriptions and determine recruitment strategies, including candidate sourcing and use of job boards and social media. The role conducts candidate outreach, interviews and assessments; coordinates interviews and hiring steps; communicates with candidates throughout the process; prepares offers and may negotiate salary; and supports new-hire documentation and onboarding. The Recruiter also reports on vacancies and recruiting activity and represents the organization at job fairs and other career functions. Travel to recruiting events and locations is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with applicant tracking systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Knowledge of ChatGPT/AI and ability to use techniques to identify, select, retain, and relocate qualified personnel for a wide range of positions.
Experience with high-volume recruiting in a highly goal-oriented environment.
Previous experience sourcing candidates through multiple channels, including social media.
Working knowledge of effective recruitment and selection techniques and HR practices governed by federal, state, and local statutes.
Ability to promote the Equus brand and the opportunities offered by the organization.
Strong follow-up skills and ability to keep candidates engaged during recruitment.
Ability to listen to business partners and understand recruitment needs.
Valid driver’s license in good standing, valid automobile insurance, and dependable transportation.
Ability to manage confidential conversations by phone and in person.
Ability to relate and present to individuals at all levels.

Responsibilities

Cold call, text, and email industry professionals to source qualified candidates.
Build relationships with jobseekers and employers and match candidates to hiring needs.
Evaluate prospective candidates through phone and in-person conversations, interviews, and assessment tests.
Develop marketable resumes with jobseekers.
Consult with hiring managers to review position descriptions and determine recruiting strategies and sourcing channels.
Use social media, job boards, networking, and other sources to recruit candidates.
Prepare briefings and reports on vacancies, recruiting efforts, area wage issues, and data input.
Respond to inquiries about recruitment activities and vacancy status.
Contact candidates, schedule interviews, and develop interview questions with hiring managers.
Provide candidates who meet employer needs and give unsuccessful candidates feedback based on selection criteria and recruitment policies.
Prepare job-offer materials, make offers, and negotiate salary when necessary.
Represent the organization at job fairs and promote it to potential candidates.
Travel to career functions, chambers of commerce, and off-site and on-site recruiting activities.
Ensure required new-employee documentation is obtained and coordinate the new-hire process.
Keep candidates engaged and follow up throughout the recruitment process.