Talent Acquisition Recruiter (Contract) – Hybrid

Focus People; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus People in Atlanta is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Recruiter to join a collaborative HR team. This hybrid role supports a large organization in Atlanta, with sourcing, screening, and partner coordination for multiple openings.

The ideal candidate will manage priorities independently, build talent pipelines, and provide timely updates to hiring managers. The position features a hybrid schedule with four remote days per week and one onsite Thursday in downtown Atlanta, along with

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant Human Resources experience, with hands-on recruiting preferred.
• Experience supporting full-cycle recruitment, sourcing, screening, and hiring-manager communication.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively source candidates and build pipelines.
• Experience managing multiple requisitions and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to assess staffing needs and define requirements.
• Manage recruitment activities for multiple positions and business areas.
• Develop and post job announcements across boards and networks.
• Source and engage qualified candidates for openings.
• Review applications, conduct screenings, refer candidates to managers.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future needs.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Full-cycle recruiting

Sourcing

ATS proficiency

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft HRMS

Team Georgia Careers

Job description

Talent Acquisition Recruiter | Hybrid

Location: Atlanta, GA
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Hybrid Schedule: Remote Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday | Onsite Thursday
Pay Rate: $29.40/hour
Assignment: 3-Month Contract with Possible Extension

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Recruiter to join a collaborative Human Resources team supporting a large organization in Atlanta. This is an excellent opportunity for a recruiting professional who enjoys building relationships, identifying great talent, and partnering directly with hiring managers to meet evolving workforce needs.

In this role, you will manage multiple recruitment activities from sourcing and candidate screening through hiring-manager partnership and candidate referral. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, comfortable managing competing priorities, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.

This position offers a hybrid schedule with four remote days per week and one onsite day each Thursday in downtown Atlanta.

What You'll Do

• Partner with hiring managers to assess staffing needs and define position requirements.

• Manage recruitment activities for multiple positions and business areas.

• Develop and post job announcements across job boards, social media, professional networks, recruitment resources, and other sourcing channels.

• Proactively source and engage qualified candidates for current and anticipated openings.

• Review applications, conduct candidate screenings, and refer qualified candidates to hiring managers within established timelines.

• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.

• Maintain regular communication with hiring managers regarding recruiting progress, candidate activity, and hiring outcomes.

• Provide guidance on recruiting best practices and workforce planning initiatives.

• Track assigned requisitions and provide regular status and activity reports.

• Analyze recruitment activity, metrics, and trends to identify opportunities to improve hiring effectiveness and efficiency.

• Help ensure recruiting practices comply with applicable employment laws, policies, procedures, and established best practices.

• Respond to routine HR inquiries and provide professional, timely customer support.

• Develop relationships with colleges, universities, professional organizations, and public and private sector partners to expand recruiting pipelines.

• Maintain recruiting resources, including standardized interview questions and related documentation.

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of relevant Human Resources experience, with hands-on recruiting experience strongly preferred.

• Experience supporting full-cycle recruitment activities, including sourcing, screening, candidate referral, and hiring-manager communication.

• Demonstrated ability to proactively source candidates and develop talent pipelines.

• Experience managing multiple requisitions, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent relationship-building and customer-service abilities.

• Working knowledge of recruiting best practices, employment laws, and general HR practices.

• Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining productivity and accountability.

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience working with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Preferred Experience

Candidates with one or more of the following are especially encouraged to apply:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

• 2+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience.

• Experience recruiting in a fast-paced environment across multiple departments or business units.

• Public-sector or government HR/recruiting experience.

• Experience with PeopleSoft HRMS or Team Georgia Careers.

• Knowledge of State Personnel Board Rules.

• Experience analyzing recruitment metrics and preparing requisition or recruiting activity reports.

• Professional HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact as part of an established Talent Acquisition team while enjoying a highly flexible hybrid schedule. You'll work directly with hiring managers, influence recruiting strategies, build candidate pipelines, and help connect talented professionals with meaningful career opportunities.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Remote: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
Onsite: Every Thursday – Downtown Atlanta
Pay: $29.40/hour
Contract: 3 months with the possibility of extension

If you're an experienced recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building relationships, and can independently manage multiple recruiting priorities, we'd love to hear from you.
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