Recruiter II

Synopsis of Role:

Responsible for full life-cycle recruiting, including interviewing, testing, and sourcing applicants for clerical, technical, administrative and management positions throughout the organization.  This position will provide recruiting support for two office locations, as well as remote positions.

Essential Functions: 

• Build and manage relationships with hiring managers as well as other internal/external clients to ensure achievement of staffing goals.
• Partner with hiring managers to determine staffing needs and develop recruiting plans.
• Assist managers in developing job descriptions, assessments, screening materials and selection criteria.
• Write job postings for advertisement of openings in various newspapers, print publications, web-based job boards, and APUS public web site.
• Use traditional and non-traditional resources to identify and attract quality candidates such as career fairs, online job fairs, community network events, etc.
• Screen resumes, perform written prescreens and telephone interviews, administer appropriate assessments, make recommendations for hire and deliver employment offers.
• Manage internal transfer process including screening, coordination of interviews, and delivery of transfer offers.
• Manage relationships with outside vendors, search firms, employment agencies, and advertising venues to support staffing goals.
• Communicate important employment information during delivery of employment offers (i.e. benefits, compensation, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with all federal/state laws and regulations related to employment.
• Manage candidate activity in Applicant Tracking System.
• Manage application/resume file retention.
• Conduct New Hire Orientation including completion of new hire paperwork.
• Other duties as assigned.

Critical Skills and Job Complexity: 

• Ability to self-motivate and work independently with limited supervision.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills; presentation; and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a cohesive team environment.
• Strong working knowledge of current federal/state regulations related to employment (i.e. EEOC, ADA, etc.)
• Ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization in a professional and collaborative manner.
• Experience with standard office software and HR information system, preferably ADP.
• Proactive, flexible, and comfortable in a fast-paced, changing environment, which demands a high level of energy and commitment.
• Proficiency with MS Office products.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
• Professional Human Resources certification (PHR) preferred.
• 3+ years exempt-level recruiting experience required.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Standard office environment with frequent travel (weekly) between both primary locations in Manassas, VA and Charles Town, WV.
• Primary office located in Charles Town with at least one day a week scheduled in the Manassas office location.