Technical Recruiter

Maximus; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Technical Recruiter through the SkillBridge program for their Talent Acquisition team. This 16-week program is designed for transitioning service members to develop expertise in technical recruiting, including sourcing and hiring top IT talent while gaining valuable experience and mentorship.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in HR, psychology, communication or similar.
• Must have completed at least 2 years of coursework.
• Comfortable in a deadline-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-life cycle recruitment support including sourcing and screening.
• Assist in tracking candidate pipelines and managing ATS records.
• Ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout the process.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Currently enrolled in a related degree program

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 a related field such as human resources, psychology, industrial-organizational development, communication, business administration, social work, or similar.
• 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, MS Office Suite, 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, or other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency:

Maximus's compensation is based on various factors including job location, education, training, experience, work quality, travel requirements, external market, and internal value analysis. Salary is just one component of the total compensation package, which may include incentives, awards, and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off. Salary ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and experience. Maximus will not use salary history in compensation decisions. The company complies with all regulatory minimum wage and salary thresholds.

Remote: Yes