Senior Recruiter - Knoxville, TN

VetJobs • Knoxville, TN

15h • Onsite

About The Position

UES is seeking an experienced recruiter to support the Southeast Region’s growth strategy by identifying and attracting specialized talent. The role partners with regional leadership to understand workforce needs and develop recruitment strategies. It manages full-cycle recruiting for assigned requisitions and builds candidate pipelines for critical, hard-to-fill, and high-volume roles across multiple disciplines and geographies. The recruiter uses a range of sourcing channels and provides candidates with a professional, positive experience as a brand ambassador for the organization.

The position is based on-site in Knoxville, Tennessee. Regular travel is not part of the primary responsibilities, though occasional travel of up to 20% may be required for off-site meetings, training, hiring events, or company events. Work involves using a computer, phone, and virtual collaboration tools, communicating with team members, clients, and stakeholders, and managing multiple tasks in a dynamic environment that may include virtual meetings, deadlines, and independent work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 4 years of recruiting experience in a corporate or agency environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices, interview techniques, and sourcing strategies.
• Familiarity with ATS platforms and sourcing tools.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and recruitment compliance standards.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, including ability to manage multiple open requisitions in a dynamic environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, service-oriented approach.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with Workday, iCIMS, or Greenhouse is a plus.
• Bilingual skills are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with regional leadership to understand workforce needs and develop innovative candidate-attraction strategies.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned requisitions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and offer management.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for critical, hard-to-fill, and high-volume roles across multiple disciplines and geographies.
• Use multiple sourcing channels, including job boards, social media, talent databases, networking events, and employee referrals.
• Provide a professional and positive candidate experience and serve as a brand ambassador for the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED