Recruiting Consultant

Southern Company • Gulfport, MS

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are excited to add a Recruiting Consultant to our team. This role is ideal for a relationship-driven recruiter who enjoys partnering with hiring leaders, developing sourcing strategies, and helping connect strong talent with meaningful opportunities. At Southern Company, recruiting success is built on trusted partnerships, strategic thinking, and the ability to deliver an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience. Join a Fortune 160 company with a strong brand, a collaborative recruiting culture, and a commitment to professional growth. This position will be located in Gulfport, MS and requires 4 days per week in-office.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of full lifecycle recruiting experience, or 3 years of experience at Mississippi Power that demonstrates transferable skills relevant to the Recruiting Consultant role.
• Demonstrated experience with strategic sourcing, candidate assessment, consultative recruiting, problem solving, and influencing stakeholders.
• Proven ability to engage, consult, and partner effectively with internal and external clients.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools.
• Successful experience recruiting for hard-to-fill, unique, or specialized positions.
• Strong knowledge of full lifecycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, compliance, compensation considerations, and relationship management.
• Ability to partner with hiring managers and HR partners to develop recruiting strategies using market intelligence and best practices.
• Ability to assess candidate qualifications, behavioral attributes, and overall organizational fit.
• Ability to manage the offer process, including salary recommendations, negotiations, and close strategy.
• Ability to build diverse candidate pipelines through targeted sourcing and outreach strategies.
• Strong project management, organization, and follow-through skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally across all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrates passion for recruiting and a proactive, sales-oriented approach to attracting talent.
• Customer-focused and committed to delivering a positive candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Self-directed, organized, and able to manage competing priorities with strong follow-through.
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, and open to change.
• Respectfully and appropriately challenges the status quo.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle recruiting process from intake through offer acceptance, ensuring alignment with business goals and hiring expectations.
• Build strong partnerships with hiring managers, HR partners, and other stakeholders to guide decisions and drive an effective recruiting process.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that increase candidate flow and attract high-quality talent for a range of positions.
• Use creative sourcing methods, including direct sourcing, internet recruiting, networking, database mining, and external research.
• Leverage data, market insight, and clear communication to keep stakeholders informed and provide timely recommendations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed