Recruiter

We are looking for a Recruiter to support hiring efforts for a Contract position within a higher education environment in New York, New York. This role will manage the recruitment lifecycle from talent identification through offer coordination, helping hiring teams attract experienced talent in a competitive market. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in corporate recruiting, effective interview management, and the ability to maintain organized candidate pipelines through an applicant tracking system.

Responsibilities:
• Lead end-to-end recruitment activities, from intake discussions and sourcing strategy through candidate selection and offer support.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines by proactively identifying candidates with relevant experience through direct outreach, networking, and other sourcing methods.
• Partner with hiring managers to clarify role expectations, align on candidate profiles, and move searches forward efficiently.
• Conduct candidate screenings and interviews to evaluate experience, capabilities, and overall fit for open positions.
• Manage job postings, application workflows, and candidate records within the applicant tracking system to ensure accuracy and timely updates.
• Coordinate interview scheduling and facilitate communication between candidates and internal stakeholders throughout the hiring process.
• Recommend recruiting approaches that improve candidate quality, time-to-fill, and overall hiring effectiveness.
• Provide a thoughtful and responsive candidate experience while maintaining consistent follow-up and clear communication.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience handling full cycle recruiting across multiple stages of the hiring process.
• Background in corporate recruiting with the ability to support hiring needs that require strong attention to detail.
• Skill in sourcing candidates through a variety of channels and building strong talent pipelines.
• Experience conducting interviews and assessing candidates against defined job criteria.
• Proficiency using an applicant tracking system to manage recruitment activity and candidate documentation.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills when working with hiring managers and candidates.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines.

Compensation

$28.50-$33.00 Hourly

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