Military Relations Recruiter

StartupNWA; Lowell, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical benefit

dental benefit

vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

life insurance

short-term disability

long-term disability

paid time off

Job summary

StartupNWA in Lowell, AR is seeking a Military Relations Recruiter to serve as the primary liaison between transitioning service members and business units participating in the SkillBridge program. You will identify placement opportunities, assess participant skills, coordinate placements with hiring leaders, and guide candidates from application through program completion.

This role partners with Talent Acquisition, HR, military outreach partners, and business leaders to build a strong military

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 2+ years of relevant education/experience required.
• Bachelor's degree with 2–4 years recruiting experience preferred.
• Discretion and confidentiality are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and schedule around candidates.
• Strong interpersonal and active listening skills; understand the recruiting cycle.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate SkillBridge placements by matching candidates to opportunities.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and HR to identify placement options.
• Manage end-to-end placement process including onboarding timelines.
• Serve as primary contact for participants throughout onboarding and placement.
• Build relationships with military partners and veteran organizations.
• Educate stakeholders on SkillBridge requirements and best practices.
• Monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure a positive participant experience.
• Maintain program records and ensure compliance with DoD SkillBridge guidelines.
• Support conversion-to-hire efforts and participation in hiring events.
• Track performance metrics and drive continuous program improvement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Multitasking

Attention to detail

People skills

Education

Associates: Business Administration/Management

Associates: Communications Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Associates: Psychology

Bachelors: Business Administration/Management

Bachelors: Communications Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Bachelors: Psychology

GED

High School

Job description

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Job Title

Military Relations Recruiter

Department

Human Resources

Country

United States of America

State/Province

Arkansas

City

Lowell

Full/Part Time

Full time

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the SkillBridge Recruiter serves as the primary liaison between transitioning service members and business units participating in the SkillBridge program. This role is responsible for identifying placement opportunities, assessing participant skills and interests, coordinating placements with hiring leaders, and ensuring a successful participant experience from application through program completion. The Specialist partners closely with Talent Acquisition personnel, other Human Resources (HR) stakeholders, military outreach partners, and business leaders to build a strong military talent pipeline and maximize conversion to full-time employment.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate the placement of SkillBridge participants by matching candidates to business units, career pathways, and opportunities based on skills, experience, career goals, geographic preferences, and workforce needs
• Partner with hiring managers, Talent Acquisition personnel, other HR stakeholders, and business leaders to identify placement opportunities, support participant selection decisions, and align placements with organizational objectives
• Manage the end-to-end placement process, including candidate consultations, placement coordination, onboarding timelines, and program execution activities
• Serve as the primary point of contact for SkillBridge participants, providing guidance throughout onboarding, orientation, placement readiness, and program participation
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with internal stakeholders, military transition offices, veteran organizations, and other partners to support program success and participant engagement
• Educate and advise stakeholders on SkillBridge program requirements, participant qualifications, expectations, and best practices to ensure effective program implementation
• Monitor participant progress and engagement through regular communication with participants and business leaders, addressing concerns and facilitating issue resolution to promote a positive experience
• Maintain accurate program records, documentation, and compliance standards, ensuring adherence to Department of Defense SkillBridge requirements, company policies, and program guidelines
• Support military talent pipeline development by collaborating with Talent Acquisition personnel on conversion-to-hire opportunities, veteran recruitment initiatives, military hiring strategies, outreach activities, and hiring events
• Track, analyze, and report program performance metrics, including placement outcomes, conversion rates, participant satisfaction, and business utilization, while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and program effectiveness

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Business Administration/Management, Communications, Psychology, or related field OR 2+ years combination of relevant education, experience and training

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management, Communications, Psychology, or related field with 2-4 years of recruiting experience, education, and training
• Ability to exercise discretion
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities
• Ability to multitaskAbility to pay attention to detail
• Ability to quickly learn technical knowledge
• Ability to make time-sensitive decisions
• Basic critical thinking skills
• Basic deductive reasoning skills
• Flexible to work around candidates' schedule
• Interpersonal or “people” skills
• Proficient active listening skills
• Self-motivation
• Superior customer service skills
• Understanding of the end-to-end recruiting cycle

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits

• medical benefit
• dental benefit
• vision benefit
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability coverage
• paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time)
• six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave
• six paid holidays annually

Education

Associates: Business Administration/Management (Required), Associates: Communications Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric (Required), Associates: Psychology (Required), Bachelors: Business Administration/Management, Bachelors: Communications Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Bachelors: Psychology, GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience

Recruiting

Job Opening ID

00641939 Military Relations Recruiter (Open)

Disclaimer

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.”

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.

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