Recruiter

Aquent (United States); Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent in Ocala, FL is seeking a talent acquisition professional to drive full-cycle recruiting, build robust candidate pipelines, and partner with hiring managers to meet hiring goals with precision and speed.

You will leverage active and passive sourcing to attract diverse talent while maintaining a high-touch candidate experience from first contact to onboarding, ensuring confidentiality and urgency in all interactions.

Qualifications

• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS)
• Strong project management and agency management capabilities
• Outstanding networking, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple competing demands in a fast-paced environment
• High sense of urgency and adaptability to changing business landscape

Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive recruiting and pipelining plans to meet business demands
• Partner with hiring managers to understand team needs and identify talent
• Manage a high-volume flow of qualified candidates using active and passive sourcing
• Ensure an outstanding, professional candidate experience throughout the hiring cycle
• Track, analyze, and communicate recruitment metrics and goals to stakeholders
• Propose and implement improvements to optimize the recruitment process
• Maintain smooth onboarding experiences for new hires and early integration

Skills

ATS proficiency

Sourcing

Networking

Communication

Relationship building

Tools

ATS software

Job description

Aquent has partnered with an innovative, customer-centric industry leader to find an exceptional talent acquisition professional who will shape the future of their workforce. In this role, you will not just fill positions-you will be a strategic partner, identifying top-tier talent, elevating the candidate journey, and directly contributing to the company's ongoing success and expansion. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love building connections, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

About the Role

As a key member of the talent acquisition team, you will drive the full-cycle recruiting process and build robust pipelines of qualified candidates. You will collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand their unique needs, ensuring that hiring goals are met with precision and speed. By leveraging both active and passive sourcing methods, you will attract diverse talent while maintaining a high-touch, phenomenal candidate experience from first contact to onboarding.

What You'll Do

• Execute comprehensive recruiting and pipelining plans to meet business demands.
• Partner with hiring managers to deeply understand team needs and identify the right talent.
• Manage a consistent, high-volume flow of qualified candidates through creative active and passive sourcing strategies.
• Ensure an outstanding, professional, and engaging candidate experience throughout the entire hiring cycle.
• Track, analyze, and communicate recruitment metrics, goals, and performance to key stakeholders.
• Propose and implement innovative improvements to optimize the recruitment process.
• Regularly connect with new hires to ensure a seamless transition and a great onboarding experience.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and urgency in all interactions.

What You'll Need

• Proven expertise working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Strong project management and agency management capabilities.
• Outstanding networking, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build strong, productive relationships.
• The ability to independently manage multiple competing demands and constantly re-prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• A high sense of urgency and adaptability to navigate an ever-changing business landscape.
• Tech-savvy mindset with proficiency in the latest recruiting tools and platforms.