Recruiter

Gates Hudson; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gates Hudson is seeking a Recruiter to partner with Hiring Managers to proactively address staffing needs and attract top talent. You will build relationships with candidates and ensure a smooth end-to-end recruitment process across the organization.

Responsibilities include managing 30+ requisitions, posting openings, coordinating interviews, conducting interviews and background checks, and guiding new hires through onboarding to ensure a successful start.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Familiar with state and federal recruitment laws (EEOC, FLSA, ADA, DC Wage Theft Act).
• Strong closing and negotiation skills.
• Experience with Greenhouse or similar ATS.

Responsibilities

• Meet staffing goals by evaluating and recruiting candidates and advising managers.
• Cultivate a diverse talent pool and manage 30+ requisitions.
• Post jobs and coordinate interview logistics across Gates Hudson corporate and field locations.
• Oversee onboarding, offers, background checks, and paperwork.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Candidate sourcing

Interview scheduling

ATS (Greenhouse)

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Compliance knowledge

MS Office suite

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Greenhouse

Job description

As a Recruiter, you will collaborate closely with Hiring Managers to proactively address the dynamic staffing needs of the company and attract top‑tier talent. Your role involves fostering relationships with potential candidates, ensuring a seamless recruitment process, and enjoying the journey along the way.

Responsibilities

Recruiting

• Achieve staffing goals by evaluating and recruiting job candidates, and providing strategic advice to managers.
• Cultivate a strong and diverse talent pool comprising both active and passive candidates.
• Manage a high‑volume requisition load (30+) while maintaining effective communication with all hiring managers.
• Attract applicants through strategic job advertisements, leveraging newsgroups, and utilizing job sites.
• Assess applicant qualifications through interviews, reference checks, and alignment with job requirements.
• Enhance organizational appeal by recommending innovative policies, monitoring job offers, and emphasizing benefits and perks.
• Mitigate legal risks by staying abreast of current legislation, ensuring compliance, and conducting relevant training.
• Participate in job fairs, community events, and recruitment‑related activities to represent and promote the organization.

Coordinating

• Post open requisitions as directed by hiring managers.
• Efficiently schedule and manage interview logistics across Gates Hudson corporate and field locations.
• Track candidate activity and generate reports using the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Provide administrative support, including processing emails, scheduling interviews, and coordinating in‑person and video interviews.

Onboarding

• Oversee the complete onboarding process, including verbal offers, offer letters, background checks, and distributing onboarding paperwork.
• Provide administrative support throughout the full recruitment and onboarding lifecycle, from requisition to new‑hire status.
• Ensure the accuracy of new hire information, submit to HR for processing, and follow up to verify completion of candidate information.
• Support new hire and onboarding processes, including scheduling and communication with the department.
• Perform various tasks to support the HR team and daily responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, encompassing mid-level sourcing, market mapping, candidate identification, outreach, and development.
• Familiarity with state and federal laws related to recruitment and hiring processes (EEOC, FLSA, ADA, DC Wage Theft Protection Act).
• Ability to passionately communicate the company's narrative, addressing job seekers' motivations, career goals, and interests.
• Proven skills in closing and negotiation, with effective judgment in ambiguous circumstances.
• Experience with Greenhouse or similar full‑cycle, complex Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, internet, and social networking.
• Capability to multitask in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment while managing multiple priorities and requisitions.
• Strong influencing and partnership skills with hiring managers and key stakeholders in the recruiting process.

Pay Range: $70,000—$75,000 USD