Recruiter

Job Description

Recruiter

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Columbia, MD

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6-Month Contract, possible contract-to-hire

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We are working with a well-established organization in Columbia, MD, seeking a Recruiter to join its Human Resources team. This role is ideal for a recruiting professional who enjoys partnering with hiring managers, building candidate pipelines, improving recruiting processes, and delivering a strong candidate experience.

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The Recruiter will manage full-cycle recruiting activities while serving as a trusted resource to hiring managers and internal teams.

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Key Responsibilities

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Full-Cycle Recruiting

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• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and develop effective recruiting strategies.
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• Manage recruiting activities from job posting and sourcing through interviews, candidate selection, and offers.
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• Source and engage both active and passive candidates to develop strong talent pipelines.
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• Coordinate interviews, assessments, candidate communication, and feedback throughout the hiring process.
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• Provide regular updates to hiring managers regarding open positions and candidate activity.
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• Support offer management and related recruiting documentation.
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Hiring Manager & Candidate Support

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• Serve as a recruiting partner and advisor to hiring managers throughout the hiring process.
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• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and provide guidance on recruiting best practices.
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• Maintain a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
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• Communicate the organization's employment value proposition to prospective candidates.
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• Work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization.
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Recruiting Operations & Process Improvement

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• Maintain accurate candidate and requisition information within the applicant tracking system.
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• Monitor recruiting activity and meet established performance metrics.
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• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes, efficiency, and reporting.
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• Help establish and document standardized recruiting procedures.
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• Assist with employee referral programs and related recruiting initiatives.
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• Support the development and updating of job descriptions and offer materials.
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Training & Team Support

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• Participate in recruiting-related training initiatives.
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• Provide training and guidance to internal teams as needed.
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• Share recruiting best practices and help improve consistency across the hiring process.
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• Stay informed on employment practices and applicable recruiting requirements.
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Qualifications

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• 3–5 years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, HR, or a related field.
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• Experience managing full-cycle recruiting processes.
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• Strong sourcing and candidate relationship-building skills.
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• Experience partnering directly with hiring managers.
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• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
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• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
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• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects with minimal supervision.
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• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly.
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• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
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• Experience working with an ATS required; Workday Recruiting experience is preferred.
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• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Communications, Psychology, or a related field is preferred.
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