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Candidate Screener

Sparks Group
  • McLean, VA
  • Remote
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Job Description

We are seeking Candidate Screeners to support recruiting and talent acquisition efforts by identifying, engaging, and evaluating qualified candidates throughout the hiring process. This role serves as a key partner to recruiters and hiring teams by conducting initial candidate assessments, gathering critical information, and helping ensure a seamless candidate experience. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting recruitment initiatives, strong communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with candidates, recruiters, and business partners. This position requires a strong understanding of recruiting practices, talent market dynamics, and compliance standards. Fully remote but must work EST. 

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct initial phone screens with prospective candidates to assess qualifications, experience, and alignment with open positions.
  • Partner with recruiters to identify priority hiring needs and support recruiting strategies.
  • Engage with external candidates through outreach efforts using designated recruiting tools and systems.
  • Document candidate interactions, screening results, and recruiting activity accurately within applicant tracking systems (ATS).
  • Provide recruiters with candidate feedback and insights to support hiring decisions.
  • Coordinate and schedule candidate interviews with recruiting teams and hiring managers.
  • Maintain a high level of professionalism while representing the organization and supporting a positive candidate experience.
  • Ensure all recruiting activities comply with applicable employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • 1+ years of experience supporting recruitment, talent acquisition, or candidate sourcing activities.
  • Experience supporting recruiting efforts within the federal government or government contracting environment preferred.
  • Experience working with applicant tracking systems (ATS); Workday experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with recruiters, candidates, and business partners.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Details
  • Fully remote position.
  • No travel required.

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This job is Hybrid Remote.

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.

 

Numbers & Facts

LocationMcLean, VA (
Remote
)
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Company Size50 to 99 employees
Year Founded1970
Websitehttps://www.sparksgroupinc.com

About Company

Bringing the Best People and the Best Companies Together Since 1970.

Sparks Group (formerly SPARKS, Sparks IT Solutions, and Sparks Personnel) is the Washington DC Area's leading temporary staffing and full-time recruiting services provider. Whether you are seeking your next opportunity or looking to add talent, Sparks Group is the ideal partner for you! Each of our four divisions (Sparks Office, Sparks Accounting & Finance, Sparks IT, and Sparks Creative) specializes in placing professionals in temporary/contract, temporary-to-full-time, and full-time roles across a diverse array of staffing categories, positions and levels including: office/administrative, customer service, human resources and talent acquisition, legal support, government and cleared personnel, mortgage/banking, accounting and finance, contracts and procurement, information technology and creative/marketing.

Sparks Group brings over four decades of experience placing professionals in challenging and rewarding positions at many of the area’s most prestigious organizations. Our primary focus is presenting opportunities that match each candidate’s skill-sets, experience levels, career objectives, and growth needs. Sparks Group has regularly ranked as one of the top US staffing and recruiting firms having been named to Inavero’s Best of Staffing Lists® for Client and Employee Satisfaction (2012-2017). Additionally, Sparks Group is proud to have been recently selected for other awards Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2017 Best Staffing Firms to Work For, Washington Business Journal Best Places to Work (2017), the Washington Post’s Top Workplaces® List (2017, 2014), Forbes® Best Professional Recruiting Firms (2017), and the National Capital Business Ethics Award.

Skills

  • Alliance/Partner Marketingunmatched
  • Applicant Tracking Systemunmatched
  • Candidate Screeningunmatched
  • Candidate Sourcingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Corporate Policiesunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Employment Lawunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Federal Governmentunmatched
  • Government Contractsunmatched
  • Interviewing Skillsunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Needs Assessmentunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Recruiting Strategyunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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