Candidate Screener

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking Candidate Screeners to support recruiting and talent acquisition efforts by identifying, engaging, and evaluating qualified candidates throughout the hiring process. This role serves as a key partner to recruiters and hiring teams by conducting initial candidate assessments, gathering critical information, and helping ensure a seamless candidate experience. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting recruitment initiatives, strong communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with candidates, recruiters, and business partners. This position requires a strong understanding of recruiting practices, talent market dynamics, and compliance standards. Fully remote but must work EST.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial phone screens with prospective candidates to assess qualifications, experience, and alignment with open positions.
• Partner with recruiters to identify priority hiring needs and support recruiting strategies.
• Engage with external candidates through outreach efforts using designated recruiting tools and systems.
• Document candidate interactions, screening results, and recruiting activity accurately within applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Provide recruiters with candidate feedback and insights to support hiring decisions.
• Coordinate and schedule candidate interviews with recruiting teams and hiring managers.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism while representing the organization and supporting a positive candidate experience.
• Ensure all recruiting activities comply with applicable employment laws, regulations, and company policies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1+ years of experience supporting recruitment, talent acquisition, or candidate sourcing activities.
• Experience supporting recruiting efforts within the federal government or government contracting environment preferred.
• Experience working with applicant tracking systems (ATS); Workday experience strongly preferred.
• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with recruiters, candidates, and business partners.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Details

• Fully remote position.
• No travel required.

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This job is Hybrid Remote.

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.