Recruiter

Metropolitan Healthcare Services is hiring a Recruiter for an onsite, part-time role in Fairfax, VA. This position sits under the supervision of the Director of Human Resources and focuses on leading exempt and non-exempt recruiting efforts across designated market(s). You will collaborate closely with operations leaders and talent acquisition resources to support staffing strategy, drive hiring outcomes, and deliver a professional candidate experience.

What you’ll do

• Use labor forecasting tools and recruiting data to identify staffing trends and build sourcing plans.
• Create and execute monthly, market-specific recruitment and sourcing plans.
• Build applicant pipelines by researching and contacting community services, colleges, employment agencies, recruiters, media, and internet sites while maintaining strong rapport.
• Attract applicants through job advertisements and outreach across print and online media.
• Determine applicant qualifications by interviewing candidates, analyzing responses, and comparing qualifications to job requirements.
• Partner with operations leaders to ensure interviews follow company standards and best practices.
• Coordinate the internal job applicant program in designated markets, including screening candidates, setting up interviews, and providing timely candidate updates and dispositions.
• Maintain communication with operations, account, and district managers to understand current and forecasted district staffing needs.
• Meet targeted forecasts and help fill key vacancies.
• Place local and national print, internet, and media advertisements for open roles.
• Provide applicants with information on application process, employment policies, organization details, and available positions.
• Instruct applicants on completing employment applications and review submissions for completeness.
• Conduct initial contact with qualified applicants by phone or email to complete pre-screening interviews.
• Manage the applicant experience through an applicant tracking system in alignment with the MHS intake process.
• Schedule on-site interviews or job auditions with hiring managers and keep hiring teams informed of interview status.
• Initiate and complete background checks, driving record information, social security verifications, and client-required testing for qualified applicants.
• Represent the company at career events, conferences, job fairs, and hiring-related events as needed.
• Use company tools, resources, and recruitment collateral effectively throughout the hiring process.
• Assist with coaching hiring managers and less experienced team members, supporting knowledge transfer and cross-training.
• Partner with talent and operations leaders to allocate staffing resources for new site openings and emerging markets.
• Perform other duties as required.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field AND three (3) years of high-volume staffing or recruitment experience; or equivalent education and experience.
• Ability to work legally in the United States.
• Ability to pass background and drug screenings.
• Previous experience in one or more of the areas in which the team lead will supervise others.
• Fluency in English (speak, read, and write).
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Computer proficiency, including MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), internet use, job boards, and application tracking systems.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ability to work independently, plan effectively, and set priorities.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business correspondence, instruction guides, and training materials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for managers, employees, and candidates.
• Ability to represent the company effectively with demonstrated understanding and appreciation for diverse cultures.

Tools and technologies

• MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Internet
• Job boards
• Application tracking systems

Work setup and physical demands

• Onsite role in Fairfax, VA
• Regularly requires standing, walking, sitting, using hands to handle or feel objects, reaching, and talking or hearing.
• Vision requirements include close and distance vision.
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds.
• Flexible schedules and extended hours are sometimes required.
• Travel (including overnight travel) of up to 40% in market(s) is required.

Compensation: USD 29–30 per hour.