Associate Recruiter

Leonardo DRS; Largo (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Largo, FL, is seeking a Human Resources Recruiter to manage end-to-end hiring processes. You will post positions, screen applicants, source candidates, interview, and guide managers through selection and offers.

The role emphasizes compliant practices, cost efficiency, and accurate record-keeping within a hybrid work model. You will partner with the HR team to meet talent goals, participate in college recruiting, and coordinate onboarding while maintaining strong candidate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or related field.
• Knowledge of state, federal and EEO hiring regulations.
• Experience with behavioral interviewing techniques and candidate sourcing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and build relationships with hiring managers to understand their business and roles.
• Clarify job specifications and qualifications with managers for each position.
• Advise managers on interviewing techniques, selection protocols and offers.
• Collaborate with HR to meet talent goals and time-to-fill metrics.
• Contribute to innovative recruiting strategies to attract top talent.
• Maintain accurate applicant-tracking records and generate reports.
• Participate in job fairs and college recruiting activities.
• Ensure compliant recruitment processes and cost efficiency.
• Manage candidate experience from status updates to interview scheduling.
• Coordinate onboarding, references, and background checks as needed.
• Negotiate with staffing firms and manage contractor relationships.

Skills

Behavioral interviewing techniques

Sourcing candidates

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

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Location:

Largo, FL, US, 33773

Job ID:115351

The Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics business provides leading naval computing infrastructure, network and data distribution and middleware enterprise services, as well as world-class manufacturing and support capabilities.

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Business Unit: Naval Electronics
Location: Largo, FL
Career Functional Area: Human Resources
Telework Type: Hybrid
Type: Full Time
Schedule: 9/80
Shift: 1st - Monday through Thursday from 7:30am - 5pm and every other Friday from 7:30am - 4pm

Job Summary

In this position you will be responsible for the full-life cycle recruiting to include posting positions, applicant flow, creative sourcing, pre -screening candidates, interviewing and selection and candidate management. You will assist in the development of innovative recruiting strategies to attract top talent for the Company, support recruitment and selection processes that are legally compliant and cost effective while meeting established metrics, and maintain accurate records and reports on all phases of the recruitment process.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and build relationships with hiring managers to better understand their business and the roles with the organization
• Work directly with hiring managers to ensure understanding of job specifications and desired qualifications for each position
• Advise hiring managers throughout the hiring process on matters such as interviewing techniques, selection protocols, offer management, etc.
• Partner with HR team to ensure organization’s talent goals are met including internal, external, outreach and early career hiring
• Assist in the development and execution of innovative recruiting strategies to attract top talent for the Company
• Maintain accurate records in the Applicant Tracking System and may produce reports on all phases of the recruitment process
• Participate in job fairs and college recruiting to source potential candidates and promote industry awareness
• Support recruitment and selection processes that are legally compliant and cost effective while meeting established metrics such as cost per hire, time to fill, etc.
• Manage candidate experience so that candidates have a positive impression of the recruitment process including providing status updates, scheduling interviews, making travel arrangements, etc.
• Conduct reference and background checks and may initiate job offers
• May schedule and / or conduct new employee on boarding processes
• May coordinate contingent and retained search firm relationships and placements
• Provide other general human resources assistance as needed within the department
• May maintain contacts with temporary and contract employment agencies and may negotiate employment fee structures
• May focus on high-volume, repeatable, or non-exempt hiring
• May train supervisors on hiring techniques and legal issues regarding hiring practices
• May participate in recruiting-related projects
• May assist other groups with their hiring needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or related field
• Proven knowledge of state, federal and EEO regulations regarding hiring practices is required
• Exposure to behavioral interviewing techniques and some knowledge in sourcing candidates
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and highly developed interpersonal skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.