Recruiter

Job Description

Job Description

Recruiter | Talent Acquisition Specialist | Staffing & Career Placement

Full-Time | Harrisburg, PA | Recruiting Jobs | Talent Acquisition Careers

Do you have a talent for identifying top performers and matching them with the right opportunities?

Abel Personnel is seeking a Recruiter who combines strong people skills with sound business judgment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys evaluating talent, building relationships, solving hiring challenges, and helping organizations hire exceptional employees.

For more than 55 years, Abel Personnel has been a trusted staffing and recruiting partner throughout Pennsylvania and beyond. Our clients rely on us to deliver thoroughly vetted candidates they can confidently hire. That trust is earned through professional interviewing, critical evaluation, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality over quantity.

What You'll Do

• Recruit, interview, and evaluate candidates for temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire opportunities

• Review resumes to identify relevant experience, transferable skills, career progression, and employment stability

• Conduct in-depth phone screens, interviews, reference checks, and candidate assessments

• Evaluate candidates based on qualifications, work history, professionalism, communication skills, work ethic, and overall fit

• Present well-vetted candidates who meet client expectations and position requirements

• Build relationships with candidates while maintaining high hiring standards

• Manage multiple open positions and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Handle employee relations matters including attendance concerns, performance issues, coaching conversations, and assignment follow-up

• Maintain accurate documentation within the applicant tracking system

• Partner with clients and hiring managers to understand hiring needs and deliver talent solutions

• Meet recruiting, interviewing, and placement goals while maintaining quality standards

What Makes Someone Successful Here

Successful recruiters at Abel Personnel are trusted talent advisors. They know how to look beyond keywords on a resume, ask thoughtful questions, identify strengths and concerns, and make hiring recommendations based on facts and evidence.

The most successful recruiters on our team are:

• Strong interviewers and evaluators of talent

• Skilled at identifying top candidates based on experience, qualifications, work ethic, and reliability

• Comfortable making recommendations supported by objective information

• Naturally curious and detail-oriented

• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities

• Professional and confident in difficult conversations

• Accountable, resilient, and results-driven

• Relationship builders who value integrity and professionalism

What This Role Is—and Is Not

Recruiting is rewarding because we help people find meaningful employment and help businesses build successful teams.

However, this is not a social services or career counseling role.

Our recruiters are responsible for evaluating candidates and making recommendations based on:

• Skills and qualifications

• Relevant experience

• Employment history and stability

• Professionalism and communication

• Assessment results

• Attendance and reliability

• Overall likelihood of success in the role

While we treat every candidate with respect and professionalism, our responsibility is to identify and recommend the candidates who are best positioned to succeed and who meet our clients' expectations.

Successful recruiters balance empathy with objectivity. They care about people while understanding that hiring decisions must be based on qualifications, performance, and evidence—not solely on potential, personal circumstances, or intuition.

Qualifications

• Recruiting, staffing, talent acquisition, human resources, employee relations, management, sales, customer service, workforce development, or related experience preferred

• Strong interviewing, communication, and relationship-building skills

• Ability to assess talent and make sound hiring recommendations

• Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines

• Strong organizational and documentation skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and applicant tracking systems preferred

• Bachelor's degree preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered

Why Abel Personnel?

• Established and respected staffing firm since 1969

• WBENC-certified woman-owned business

• Collaborative and supportive team environment

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on candidates and clients

• Professional growth and development opportunities

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Join Abel Personnel

If you enjoy identifying exceptional talent, building strong relationships, solving hiring challenges, and helping clients make great hiring decisions, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today and help connect outstanding people with outstanding opportunities.