Talent Acquisition Recruiter

Brillient Corporation is seeking a Talent Acquisition Recruiter to support full-cycle recruiting for roles tied to federal programs and broader organizational hiring needs. This position partners with hiring managers, sources and screens candidates, and guides candidates through the offer stage and transition to onboarding.

Role Overview

You will manage assigned requisitions end to end, supporting hiring activities from intake through offer support and coordination for the new hire’s first day. The recruiter will operate with direction from the Senior Talent Acquisition Recruiter and the TA Manager and will contribute to staffing efforts for proposals, new business pursuits, contract transitions, and program start-ups.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned requisitions, including intake, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer support, under the guidance of the Senior Talent Acquisition Recruiter and TA Manager.
• Recruit for positions supporting federal client programs and organizational hiring needs, including staffing tied to proposals, new business pursuits, contract transitions, and program start-ups.
• Source candidates using active and passive channels, applying sourcing strategies developed with the Senior Recruiter or Manager.
• Conduct phone screens and structured interviews; schedule and coordinate your own candidate interviews.
• Support offer discussions and negotiations by helping close candidates alongside the Senior Recruiter or Manager.
• Maintain timely and professional candidate communications throughout the recruiting process.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand requisition needs and provide pipeline updates.
• Coordinate a smooth handoff from offer acceptance through the new hire’s first day in partnership with the TA Senior Operations Specialist.
• Maintain accurate candidate data and documentation in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), including statuses, feedback, interview stages, and disposition information.
• Develop an understanding of federal hiring environments and how security clearance requirements influence sourcing and screening.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 2–4 years of full-cycle Talent Acquisition, HR, or recruiting experience.
• Candidates must be based in the Kansas City, MO region due to intermittent support at local hiring events.
• Eligibility limited to U.S. Persons due to federal contract requirements.
• Experience sourcing candidates through multiple recruiting channels.
• Experience conducting candidate screens and interviews and evaluating qualifications against position requirements.
• Hands-on experience using an ATS, with a focus on data accuracy and organized recruiting records.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with professionalism in candidate-facing interactions.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting in a government contracting, federal, or similarly regulated environment.
• Familiarity with labor categories (LCATs), contract staffing requirements, or similar structured staffing models.
• Experience supporting Defense, Space, Intelligence, or Civilian federal programs.
• Familiarity with federal security clearance levels and how clearance requirements affect sourcing and screening.
• Experience using Paycom or other ATS platforms including iCIMS, Greenhouse, Workday, or AgileATS.

Tools and Technologies

• Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Paycom
• iCIMS
• Greenhouse
• Workday
• AgileATS

Benefits

• Fully remote work flexibility
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness programs
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Competitive compensation