Recruiter

Location: Onsite | Office-Based
Schedule: Full-Time | Exempt
Reports To: Sr. Director of Human Resources

About the Role

Our client is a growing engineering startup with significant hiring growth planned for 2026. This Recruiter role is hands-on and execution-focused, responsible for owning the full-cycle recruiting process while working closely with experienced HR leadership for guidance and strategic direction.

This position is ideal for a recruiter who enjoys partnering directly with leaders, managing candidate pipelines, and delivering a strong candidate experience—without being solely responsible for building HR strategy from scratch.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner directly with hiring leaders to understand role requirements, priorities, and hiring timelines

• Manage full-cycle recruiting efforts from job posting through offer acceptance

• Source candidates through online platforms, professional networks, and external recruiting partners

• Screen candidates and coordinate interviews, assessments, and in-person meetings

• Maintain and manage the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), including reporting and data accuracy

• Draft offer letters in coordination with HR leadership and hiring managers

• Coordinate pre-employment background checks and drug screenings

• Support onboarding for full-time hires to ensure a positive early employee experience

• Coordinate onboarding activities and end-of-term presentations for the co-op program

• Create, update, and maintain job descriptions across the organization

• Attend and support university job fairs and recruiting events

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and best practices

• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting efficiency, communication, and candidate experience

• Perform additional duties as needed to support business growth

Work Environment

• Office-based, collaborative, and fast-paced culture

• Minimal travel required (approximately 10%) for university recruiting and corporate events

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged sitting

• Repetitive typing and data entry

• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds

Work Schedule

• In-office role when not traveling for job fairs or events

• Standard hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00am–4:00pm or 8:00am–5:00pm

• Flexibility required based on business needs

Qualifications & Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 3–5 years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience

• Experience partnering directly with hiring managers and business leaders

• Experience coordinating with external staffing agencies

• Proficiency using ATS and HRIS systems

• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills

• Solid understanding of employment laws and recruiting best practices

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar tools

• Ability to act with professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality

• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Preferred:

• Experience recruiting for engineering or technical roles

• Background in a startup or high-growth environment

• Familiarity with Predictive Index (PI) or similar assessment tools

• Experience using Paylocity HRIS