Junior Recruiter

Vets Hired; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vets Hired is seeking a Junior Recruiter to support the full recruitment lifecycle, focusing on sourcing, screening, and engaging candidates for IT, Cybersecurity, and other technical roles. The role also aids talent-pipeline development, recruiting coordination, and candidate management across ATS platforms.

You will engage with hiring managers, coordinate interviews, and help build relationships with candidates and partners while supporting career fairs and recruiting activities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or staffing.
• Experience sourcing and screening IT, Cybersecurity, or technical candidates.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other recruiting platforms.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Foundational knowledge of IT and Cybersecurity recruiting concepts.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle recruiting from requisition intake through onboarding.
• Source candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms, job boards, professional networks, and referrals.
• Recruit candidates for IT, Cybersecurity, and other technical positions.
• Review resumes and screen candidates based on job requirements.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring managers and stakeholders.
• Prepare candidate profiles and resumes for presentation.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting activity in ATS systems.
• Coordinate offer letters, onboarding, and new-hire orientation.
• Develop professional relationships with candidates, hiring managers, universities, and recruiting partners.

Skills

Sourcing

Screening

Candidate engagement

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS familiarity

IT/Cybersecurity recruiting

Communication skills

Organization skills

Tools

SmartRecruiters

ATS platforms

Job description

Job Summary

The Junior Recruiter supports the full recruitment lifecycle, with a focus on sourcing, screening, and engaging candidates for IT, Cybersecurity, and other technical positions. The role also supports talent-pipeline development, recruiting coordination, candidate records, career fairs, and relationships with hiring managers and candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle recruiting from requisition intake through onboarding.
• Source candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms, job boards, professional networks, and referrals.
• Recruit candidates for IT, Cybersecurity, and other technical positions.
• Review resumes and screen candidates based on job requirements.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring managers and stakeholders.
• Prepare candidate profiles and resumes for presentation.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting activity in ATS systems.
• Support proposal and business-development recruiting efforts.
• Coordinate offer letters, onboarding, and new-hire orientation.
• Coordinate with security personnel regarding clearance requirements and candidate processing.
• Assist with employee referral programs.
• Participate in career fairs, networking events, and recruiting activities.
• Use social media and digital recruiting strategies to attract qualified candidates.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines.
• Develop professional relationships with candidates, hiring managers, universities, professional organizations, and recruiting partners.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen.
• 2+ years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or staffing.
• Experience sourcing and screening IT, Cybersecurity, or technical candidates.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other recruiting platforms.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• SmartRecruiters experience highly preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of IT and Cybersecurity recruiting concepts.
• Ability to evaluate resumes against technical job requirements.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.