Recruiter

Old Dominion Mechanical; Virginia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional certifications (SHRM/PHR)

Job summary

Old Dominion Mechanical is seeking a Recruiting Specialist in Virginia to own the full recruitment lifecycle—from intake to sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing top talent. The role emphasizes proactive outbound sourcing, building warm candidate pipelines, and acting as a trusted advisor to hiring managers.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, strong outbound sourcing instincts, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of full-cycle recruiting or talent acquisition experience, ideally within a fast-paced or rapidly growing corporate environment.
• Exceptional outbound sourcing instincts with ability to map competitive markets.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and verbal/written communication skills.
• Highly organized with ownership and ability to manage multiple open requisitions under pressure.
• Proficiency with recruiting platforms (LinkedIn Recruiter) and standard office software (Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Recruiting: Manage end-to-end recruitment searches across technical, operational, and commercial functions.
• Active Outbound Sourcing: Drive targeted outbound talent searches utilizing LinkedIn, professional networks, social media, and industry databases to engage passive prospects.
• Hiring Manager Partnership: Form consultative relationships with department heads to define role requirements, interview criteria, and structured interview loops.
• Screening & Assessment: Review resumes, conduct initial phone/video interviews, perform reference or background checks, and evaluate cultural alignment.
• Pipeline & Relationship Building: Build and maintain a pipeline of warm leads by networking with local organizations, industry groups, and university career centers.
• Candidate Experience Management: Deliver a high-touch experience for all applicants, guiding them through interview, offer negotiation, and closing stages.
• Infrastructure & Tracking: Maintain and optimize our ATS, ensuring accurate data input, candidate tracking, and metrics compliance.
• Onboarding & Operations: Coordinate onboarding frameworks and initial hiring paperwork.

Skills

Outbound sourcing

Full-cycle recruiting

Interviewing

Negotiation

ATS proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS frameworks

Job description

Primary Function

We are seeking an ambitious, proactive, and execution-driven Recruiting Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will own the full recruitment lifecycle—from initial intake and active talent sourcing to screening, interviewing, and closing top-tier talent.

Primary Function

We are seeking an ambitious, proactive, and execution-driven Recruiting Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will own the full recruitment lifecycle—from initial intake and active talent sourcing to screening, interviewing, and closing top-tier talent.

The ideal candidate does not rely on passive "post and pray" methods. Instead, you will bring true initiative and gumption to our talent acquisition pipeline, implementing aggressive outbound sourcing strategies, building warm candidate pipelines, and acting as a trusted talent advisor to our hiring managers. Ultimately, you will create strong talent pipelines for ODM’s current and future hiring needs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Recruiting: Manage end-to-end recruitment searches across technical, operational, and commercial functions.
• Active Outbound Sourcing: Drive targeted outbound talent searches utilizing LinkedIn, professional networks, social media, and industry databases to engage passive prospects.
• Hiring Manager Partnership: Form close, consultative relationships with department heads to define role requirements, clarify interview criteria, and establish structured interview loops.
• Screening & Assessment: Review resumes, conduct rigorous initial phone/video interviews, perform reference or background checks, and evaluate cultural alignment and capability.
• Pipeline & Relationship Building: Actively build and maintain a consistent pipeline of warm leads by networking with local organizations, industry groups, and university career centers.
• Candidate Experience Management: Deliver an exceptional, high-touch experience for all applicants, guiding them transparently through the interview, offer negotiation, and closing stages.
• Infrastructure & Tracking: Maintain and optimize our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring accurate data input, candidate tracking, and metrics compliance.
• Onboarding & Operations: Assist with the transition from candidate to new hire by coordinating onboarding frameworks and processing initial hiring paperwork.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3–5 years of proven full-cycle recruiting or talent acquisition experience, ideally within a fast-paced or rapidly growing corporate environment. Construction and trades experience a plus.
• Sourcing Mastery: Exceptional outbound sourcing instincts with a demonstrated ability to research unfamiliar talent pools and map highly competitive markets.
• Communication & Navigation: Superb interpersonal, negotiation, and verbal/written communication skills, including the ability to confidently handle candidate objections and pitch company value propositions.
• Execution Mindset: Highly organized with a strong sense of ownership and the speed necessary to manage multiple open requisitions under pressure without sacrificing quality.
• Tech Savvy: High proficiency with modern recruiting platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, modern ATS frameworks) and intermediate to advanced skills with standard office software (Excel, Outlook).

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Compliance Knowledge: Basic familiarity with U.S. employment practices and labor laws preferred.

Professional Credentials:

Professional certifications (e.g., SHRM, PHR, or specific Talent Acquisition certificates) are a strong plus