Perform full lifecycle recruiting activities including candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination/scheduling, offer negotiation and closing of candidates
Source candidates using traditional and non-traditional sourcing techniques such as Internet job boards; search engines; social media sites; cold calling targeted candidates and companies; networking through professional associations, user groups, and list servs; employee/candidate referrals and alumni; along with internal mobility
Continually evaluate and apply new sourcing methodologies to actively identify, cultivate, and grow target candidate pools of top talent
Work closely with hiring managers throughout the recruiting process, and promote effective and efficient hiring practices using consultative skills to influence all levels of internal stakeholders
Track and record recruiting activities in accordance with business processes and DoL/OFFCP regulations; prepare reports to business leaders as required/requested
Represent the client and its values in all interactions with potential internal and external candidates
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
3 years of related full life cycle recruiting experience
Agency recruiting background
Experience recruiting for cleared positions
Experience sourcing and recruiting high-level security clearances in the DoD and Intelligence community
Ability to create Large-scale recruiting strategies, cultivate an online presence for purposes of attracting talent.
Proficiency using effective sourcing and research methodologies
Demonstrated experience recruiting in a high-volume, fast-paced government consulting/contracting environment
General understanding of HR practices and DoL/OFCCP Federal compliance
Prior experience with Workday Recruiting, or a similar Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Well-developed assessment, negotiation, collaboration, and consultation skills
Effective oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and analytic skills, along with an ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Plus: Government Contracting experience and Cleared positions; Workday ATS; Familiarity with Government Proposal processes
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This job is Fully 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.
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.