Strategic Recruitment Consultant (3–6 Month Contract)

Wilson HR; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson HR is seeking a motivated Recruitment Consultant to join a collaborative, dynamic team. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients and advocates for candidates, managing sourcing, screening, interviews and offers for open roles.

This temporary 3–6 month project requires strong market research, passive sourcing, and benchmark-focused strategies, with emphasis on delivering high submit-to-interview and interview-to-offer ratios. Candidates with a proactive mindset will excel.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to successfully perform all aspects of recruiting, including competitive market research, passive sourcing, advanced internet searches, negotiating and closing candidates while achieving results in a fast-paced, metrics and deadline-driven recruiting environment.
• Ability to exceed performance expectations and goals, as well as implement feedback to achieve desired outcomes.
• Keep the recruiting pipeline in mind at all times. Additionally, you must be able to confidently communicate the pipeline to others.
• Strong client focus and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to execute recruitment strategies, including clear articulation of RPO and client relationship.
• Possesses strong time prioritization skills, embraces change and demonstrates flexibility when directions and priorities shift.
• Actively participates on recruiting team and looks for ways to add value in addition to fostering an environment of open collaboration.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency, including intermediate MS office skills, experience working in an applicant tracking system and a strong social media presence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the selection process including identifying and assessing candidates, conducting initial phone screens, facilitating interviews and gathering feedback from our clients and candidates.
• Build and maintain a strong network of candidates through market research and on-going bench management, demonstrating the ability to anticipate client needs and hiring manager preferences by delivering strong submit-to-interview and interview-to-offer ratios.
• Develop a creative and proactive recruitment strategy to identify both passive and active candidates.
• Present strong talent for open positions and overcome objections in the hiring process.
• Consult with hiring managers (clients) in final selections, compensation and recruitment processes focusing on adding value and doing what is best for the client.
• Maintain strong client and candidate relationships and satisfaction.
• Ensure weekly and monthly submit and hire goals are met.
• Update and maintain reports, such as applicant tracking system data and reports, along with other related administrative responsibilities.

Job description

Wilson HR is seeking a motivated Recruitment Consultant to join a collaborative, dynamic team. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients and advocates for candidates, managing sourcing, screening, interviews and offers for open roles.

This temporary 3–6 month project requires strong market research, passive sourcing, and benchmark-focused strategies, with emphasis on delivering high submit-to-interview and interview-to-offer ratios. Candidates with a proactive mindset will excel.