Contract Recruiter position

Primary Responsibilities:

• Proactively source candidates using Internet resources, social media,
  employee referrals, headhunting techniques and other creative methods.
  Participate in the selection and contact with external agencies and staffing
  firms as needed.


• Responsible for interviewing, testing, and
  referring applicants for all positions throughout the company.


• Considerable skill in interviewing
  techniques and a good knowledge of all specialized functions in the company as
  well as policy and procedure and federal and state laws regarding employment
  practices.


• Work with hiring managers to determine
  specific needs of each position


• Ability to analyze the information provided
  on a prospective employee's resume, conduct a personal interview, and determine
  the suitability of the applicant for employment, which may include background
  reference checks, prior employment references, transcripts, etc. to gain
  adequate information on which to base a selection decision taking into
  consideration previous experience, education, etc.


• In cases where an applicant is judged
  unqualified, tactfully turn the applicant away.


• Schedule all interviews


• Act as liaison with employment agencies


• Post jobs to all posting sites


• Maintain employee Referral record


• Complete weekly report on employment
  activity and maintain Employment Variance Report


• Track spending related to talent acquisition and make recommendations
  on how to best use resources
  Develop/Maintain relationships with professional organizations and other
  sources of applicant referral.


• Utilize Applicant Tracking System to efficiently process and track
  candidates

Requirements:

• 2 to 4 years of professional level recruiting experience is required


• Technology industry recruiting is required (IT industry is preferred)


• Bachelor's Degree required


• The candidate must possess a strong understanding and appreciation of a
  diverse work environment and have demonstrated initiatives for recruiting for
  diversity.


• Solid proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet


• Strong experience with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is required.


• Strong experience with candidate sourcing using internet tools such as
  LinkedIn, job boards, social media and search engines