This role supports an expanding Denver-based consulting firm by partnering with internal teams to source, interview, and place contracts, staffing, and consulting resources. The position is based in the Philadelphia metro area, largely remote, and begins as a 1099 contract with the potential to convert to temporary or permanent W2 employment.
Overview
An experienced recruiter and talent consultant will collaborate with internal hiring teams to fulfill professional resource needs across contract, staffing, and consulting work. The ideal candidate has a track record of recruiting for professional-level roles and can manage end-to-end processes from intake through offer. This position is based in the Philadelphia metro area.
Responsibilities
- Partner with HR leaders and leadership hiring teams to source, interview, and recommend qualified candidates aligned with business needs and expectations.
- Develop and execute comprehensive and creative sourcing strategies.
- Source and screen talent through passive and active methods, including drafting and refining job descriptions, screening aligned candidates, and utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, social media, networking, AI tools, and other strategies to fill resource needs.
- Own and manage assigned recruiting efforts for high priority, complex searches across the full life cycle.
- Maintain a high volume of interview activity weekly via video interviews.
- Assess candidate qualifications against resource requirements, including experience, technical skill sets, brand and culture fit, and compensation, using standardized questions and behavioral interviewing.
- Organize interviews for candidates, coordinating schedules with internal hiring teams to ensure a seamless candidate experience.
- Manage candidate pipeline activity and proactively share status updates with internal stakeholders.
- Clearly communicate company values, culture, goals, and benefits to candidates.
- Apply DEI principles to recruitment strategies and demonstrate knowledge of inclusive practices.
- Maintain a high level of detail in the use of the applicant tracking system (ATS).
- Scale candidate pipelines and maintain relationships with both passive and active candidates.
- Assist in improving hiring success, retention, and overall resourcing effectiveness.
- Act as a liaison between candidates and hiring managers to drive transparency and regular contact.
- Maintain professionalism and a client-facing presence as an internal and external representative of Sand Cherry.
- Uphold HR compliance, representation, and documentation in accordance with legal statutes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business or a related field.
- 4-5 years of experience recruiting for a variety of business professionals in fast-moving environments; contract or staffing experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience recruiting for contract or consulting positions utilizing 1099 and/or W2 models is preferred.
- Experience sourcing candidates for professional roles using Boolean searches, AI filtering, LinkedIn, ATS, and other external sites and methods.
- Experience with video interviewing and assessing candidates aligned with business and resource needs.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, prioritize resource needs, and manage multiple requisitions.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to own the recruiting workflow from candidate to hire.
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to represent the company positively and professionally.
- Ability to work independently and consistently manage recruiting efforts to a high standard.
- Hands-on experience with an ATS such as Workable, including sourcing, documenting candidate tracking, providing summaries to hiring teams, and maintaining accurate records.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills with hiring managers and candidates.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams, LinkedIn Recruiter, and related tools.
- Ability to work under pressure with diverse personalities and changing resource requests.
- Commitment to confidentiality and the protection of sensitive information.
- Professionalism, courtesy, and diplomacy in all interactions.
- Represent the Sand Cherry brand with integrity and transparency.
Technologies
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- AI tools
- Applicant Tracking System (ATS) such as Workable
- Microsoft Office
- Teams
Company Profile
Sand Cherry Associates designs and delivers strategic, customer-centric initiatives through digitally native, data-empowered solutions. Client confidence stems from exceptionally skilled, high-energy talent supported by the full Sand Cherry team.
Benefits
Our team is unique and passionate about shaping our clients' industries. We recognize employees for their contributions, maintain a friendly and communicative culture, and operate with a lean, digital-friendly structure. The environment emphasizes self-responsibility and professional growth within a collaborative, transparent workplace.
