Technical Recruiter

Maximus; City of Syracuse (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus seeks a Technical Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team as part of the SkillBridge program. This role involves hands-on training for transitioning service members to develop expertise in technical recruiting and support federal hiring processes. Over 16 weeks, participants will engage in various recruitment strategies and gain valuable experience to kickstart their careers.

Benefits

Health and life insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college with two years of coursework completed.
• Comfortable in a deadline-oriented work environment.
• Skilled in standard computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide full life-cycle recruitment support including sourcing, screening, and interviewing.
• Partner with recruiters to develop job descriptions and refine sourcing strategies.
• Ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruiting process.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

College degree in human resources, psychology, business administration, or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Description & Requirements

Maximus seeks a Technical Recruiter through the SkillBridge program to join our Talent Acquisition team. This role is designed for transitioning service members looking to gain expertise in technical recruiting, including sourcing, engaging, and hiring top IT talent. Over 16 weeks, participants will receive hands-on training, mentorship, and real-world experience in recruitment strategies, candidate engagement, and hiring processes, supporting our Federal, Technology Consulting Solutions (TCS), and Corporate IT segments.

This program provides a structured learning experience focused on technical recruiting fundamentals, sourcing strategies, compliance, and federal hiring processes to develop the skills necessary for a successful career in talent acquisition.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in special projects in HR department.
• Maintain employee records, including data entry and maintenance of files.
• Prepare standard reports and presentation materials.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of human resources forms or documents.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provide full life-cycle recruitment support, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and hiring process management.
• Support federal hiring efforts by understanding security clearance requirements and compliance regulations (OFCCP, EEO, diversity hiring initiatives).
• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to develop job descriptions, refine sourcing strategies, and engage candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, networking, and other talent attraction strategies.
• Assist in tracking candidate pipelines, managing applicant tracking system (ATS) records, and ensuring data accuracy.
• Gain experience in compensation discussions, total rewards strategies, and offer processes in a federal hiring environment.
• Ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruiting process.
• Support the design, development, and implementation of technical recruitment initiatives.
• Gain exposure to recruitment reporting and analytics to track sourcing effectiveness and hiring trends.
• Participate in trainings, ensuring understanding of recruitment systems, tools, and best practices.

Length of Training: 16 Weeks

Minimum Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a college degree in a related major including human resources, psychology, industrial-organizational development, communication, business administration, social work, or similar field.
• Must have completed 2 years of coursework.
• Ability to perform comfortably in a deadline-oriented work environment.
• Skilled in standard computer applications and platforms such as Outlook and MS Office Suite, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, teamwork, and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple priorities with superior attention to detail.

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, education, training, experience, work quality, travel requirements, market conditions, and internal pay structures. Salary is one component of our total compensation package, which may include incentives, awards, benefits such as health and life insurance, retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off. Compensation ranges vary based on contract and experience. Salary history is not considered in pay decisions. Maximus complies with all minimum wage and salary threshold regulations.

Remote: Yes