Technical Recruiter

Maximus; Durham (NC); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is looking for a Technical Recruiter through the SkillBridge program for their Talent Acquisition team. This 16-week program aims to help transitioning service members gain expertise in technical recruiting, covering areas such as sourcing IT talent and engaging candidates, while providing hands-on training and mentorship.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• At least 2 years of coursework completed.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide full life-cycle recruitment support.
• Support federal hiring efforts and compliance regulations.
• Ensure exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruiting process.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Time management

Education

Pursuing degree in human resources, psychology, or similar field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

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 include:

• 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 similar field, with at least 2 years of coursework completed.
• Ability to perform comfortably in a deadline-oriented work environment.
• Skilled in standard computer applications such as Outlook, MS Office Suite, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, teamwork, and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage 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, or other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency: Maximus's compensation is based on various factors including location, education, experience, and internal policies. Salary ranges may differ but will be commensurate with job duties and experience. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, paid holidays, and more. Salary history will not influence compensation decisions.

Remote: Yes