Technical Recruiter
Vatn Systems•Bristol, RI
About The Position
We are seeking a Technical Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruiting for production, engineering, and other positions as needed. This role will source, screen, and coordinate candidates through the hiring process, manage day-to-day administration of our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), and support onboarding logistics to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, talent acquisition, or HR (technical/engineering or defense industry experience a plus, not required)
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Exposure to or hands-on experience with an ATS (e.g., Greenhouse, iCIMS, Workday or similar)
- Strong organizational and communication skills; comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience recruiting for or working within government contractors, defense, or aerospace industries
- PHR/SHRM-CP or similar HR certification (or actively pursuing)
Responsibilities
- Support full-cycle recruiting for production, engineering, and other roles (e.g., systems engineers, software/hardware engineers, program managers, cleared personnel, and other roles)
- Manage requisition workload across multiple open roles simultaneously, prioritizing based on business needs and urgency
- Source passive and active candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, niche technical/defense job boards, industry associations, veteran networks, and referrals
- Screen resumes and conduct initial phone/video interviews to assess technical qualifications and cultural fit
- Partner with hiring managers to gain a clear understanding of technical requirements and must-have qualifications for each role
- Coordinate interview panels, assessments, and debriefs with hiring teams
- Support hiring for cleared positions and understand basic requirements around security clearances (e.g., Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI) and eligibility requirements
- Develop sourcing strategies and maintain candidate pipelines to support current and future hiring needs
- Manage day-to-day administration of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), including job requisition setup, workflow configuration, and data integrity, keeping leadership informed of any process or workflow changes
- Ensure accurate and timely candidate status updates, dispositioning, and pipeline tracking within the ATS
- Generate and analyze recruiting metrics/reports from the ATS (time-to-fill, source of hire, pipeline conversion, etc.) for leadership review
- Identify opportunities to improve recruiting workflows, templates, and processes, and propose changes for approval
- Maintain compliance-related documentation within the ATS (EEO/AAP data, OFCCP requirements, etc.)
- Serve as a primary point of contact for candidates throughout the hiring process, ensuring timely and professional communication
- Coordinate interview scheduling logistics across multiple stakeholders and time zones
- Assist in the offer process, including background checks, and other pre-employment requirements
- Coordinate onboarding logistics for new hires and first-day preparation
- Continuously recommend improvements to the candidate journey to reflect a positive, professional experience
- Provide clear timeline expectations and feedback to candidates at each stage
- Represent the company at technical conferences, defense industry events, career fairs, and veteran hiring initiatives
- Track and report on recruiting KPIs and provide regular pipeline updates
- Keep leadership informed of pipeline status, candidate feedback, and any risks or roadblocks throughout the hiring process
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
