Technical Recruiter

Maximus; City of Yonkers (NY); Remote; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus seeks a Technical Recruiter for a structured 16-week training program, aimed at transitioning service members. This position will focus on gaining expertise in recruitment strategies and managing comprehensive hiring processes, including sourcing and engaging IT talent. The role promises hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to federal hiring practices.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentives and awards

Paid holidays and time off

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a related degree program with at least 2 years completed.
• Skilled in standard computer applications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide full life-cycle recruitment support including hiring process management.
• Support federal hiring compliance and security clearance processes.
• Track candidate pipelines and manage ATS records.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Teamwork

Customer Service

Education

Pursuing a degree in human resources, psychology or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Outlook

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 pursuing a degree in human resources, psychology, industrial-organizational development, communication, business administration, social work, or a related field. Must have completed at least 2 years of coursework.
• Ability to perform comfortably in a deadline-oriented work environment.
• Skilled in standard computer applications such as Outlook and MS Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, teamwork, and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple priorities with 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's compensation is based on various factors including job location, education, training, experience, work quality, travel requirements, market conditions, and internal pay systems. Salary is one component of a comprehensive benefits package, which may include incentives, awards, health insurance, retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off. Compensation ranges may vary based on contract specifics but will align with job duties and experience. Maximus does not use salary history in determining pay. The company complies with all regulatory wage and salary thresholds.

Remote: Yes