Contract Recruiter

We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-driven Contract Recruiter who will partner with company management to anticipate and meet the evolving needs of the business and deliver best in talent. The Contract Recruiter will ensure success through development of national and international recruiting plans, best in class sourcing strategies and resources, and on-going candidate engagement and nurturing.

Responsibilities

• Working with HR Recruitment team to develop and implement best in class initiatives for recruiting A+ talent
• Ensure 3-5 high quality candidates readily available for any open position, meeting established HR metrics (cost to hire, time to fill, quality of hire, retention, etc.)
• Implement employee branding and marketing strategies to pursue talent and attract passive candidates.
• Cast a large recruiting net. Create and maintain active database of vetted and talented potential candidates. Nurture relationships with potential candidates.
• Optimize and ensure ease of application process through various tools, and customizes for individual needs as required
• Develop and foster strong relationships with appropriate Universities, Colleges and Community Colleges
• Identify and attend industry trade shows, professional organizations, job fairs, and other events where networking with potential candidates can occur.
• Understand and actively connect with APEX competitors’ employees.
• Actively manage daily relationships on LinkedIn.
• Perform prescreening of candidates
• Apply job-related criteria to pre-screen internal and external applicants; collaborate with hiring manager in determining qualified candidates; document decisions in keeping with APEX’ commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity
• Perform applicant tracking and on-boarding system tasks for exempt positions and new hires
• Conduct preliminary phone screens on qualified candidates
• Coordinate scheduling of on-site interviews, including:
• Schedule interviews
• Coordinate candidate travel as required; greet candidates upon arrival and ensure interview schedule is followed
• Schedule and coordinate candidate debrief sessions
• Coordinate post-interview candidate communications
• Draft offer confirmation letters for review and approval
• Distribute confirmation letters to candidates
• Schedule/coordinate pre-employment drug testing and background checks

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic team player who can create a sense of urgency and excitement in all aspects of recruitment.
• Having experience in sales recruitment is a must.
• Strong understanding of all available recruiting tools and ability to determine what is needed for APEX to attract and hire A+ talent
• Detail orientation and professional persistent
• Confident Relationship builder and nurturer of competitive and geographic talent community
• Highest level of integrity and honesty
• Strong technical skills aptitude and understanding
• Results-oriented leader with a track record for developing the Human Resources function as a strategic partner
• Ability to analyze problems and develop creative solutions to complex Human Resource challenges
• Understands and is able to adapt to business and leadership styles
• Strong interpersonal, communication, listening and coaching skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of employees

Required Experience

• 2-year degree from a recognized college or university; 4-year degree preferred
• 2+ years of Staffing/Recruitment experience with professional level positions; technical
• Experience mapping and sourcing from multiple sources
• Experience with Applicant Tracking System, preference with UKG
• Strong understanding and ability to proactively recruit high performing technical, professional, managerial and executives.
• Knowledge of relevant state and federal employment guidelines and laws
• Prior agency recruiting experience a plus