Recruiter – Temporary

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Fill 40 to 50 positions, focusing mainly on research, analytic, and program roles, within the upcoming months.

• Review and evaluate a high volume of applications utilizing structured scorecards and screening questions.

• Carry out structured phone screenings and reference checks using approved question sets.

• Consistently track applicant status and disposition while keeping candidates updated.

• Enhance and streamline applicant tracking workflows in ADP, which includes requisition intake, candidate communications, scheduling, and status updates.

• Refine templates, automated messages, and dashboards to minimize manual tasks.

• Suggest and establish scalable recruiting tools and document processes for future utilization.

• Conduct hiring-manager kickoffs to verify requirements, interview panels, and timelines.

• Organize interview schedules, reminders, and feedback deadlines.

• Provide weekly reports on pipeline status, time to fill, and stalled searches.

• Advertise positions on the website and job boards with compliant pay ranges and language.

• Execute targeted outreach through universities, professional associations, and organizations supporting veterans and individuals with disabilities.

• Identify job requirements that may unduly restrict applicant pools.

• Adhere to federal and state regulations for postings, pay transparency, applicant records, retention, Section 503, and VEVRAA.

• Maintain comprehensive candidate records and escalate potential compliance issues to HR.

• Prepare offer letters for review in accordance with pay guidance.

• Transition accepted candidates to HR for onboarding.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 4-6 years of recruiting experience, specifically in high-volume hiring.

• Proficient in using ADP Workforce Now to lead recruiting efforts.

• Experience in configuring or enhancing applicant tracking systems.

• Familiarity with Excel or reporting tools to monitor and present hiring metrics.

• Federal contractor experience is essential.

• Solid understanding of EEO requirements, state pay transparency, and AI laws.

• Exceptional written communication skills and sound judgment regarding confidential information.

• Ability to operate independently with minimal oversight.

• All candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S.

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

• Experience in recruiting within academic or research environments is advantageous.

• Familiarity with workflow automation or scheduling tools is a plus.

• A background check at the time of hire may be necessary, with employment contingent upon results.

• Submission of a resume/CV, cover letter, and three professional references is required for application.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time salaried position with benefits.

• Fully remote work opportunity within the U.S.

• Temporary engagement with a specified end date of 3/31/2027.

• Reasonable accommodations are available for the application or interview process.