FLEX Market Recruiter

This remote, contract-to-full-time talent acquisition role supports Marriott International in recruiting for property management positions and building candidate pipelines for Hawaii hotels. The position is based in Bethesda, MD with remote work options and offers an hourly rate of USD 41 to 53.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic talent mapping, compensation guidance, market insights, and recruiting metrics to HR and the Hiring Manager to improve the efficiency of the recruiting funnel.
• Collaborate with the sourcing team to craft innovative recruitment strategies and proactively build an A-plus talent pipeline across levels via research, social channels, outreach, referrals, events, and targeted sourcing campaigns.
• Engage with the hiring manager before posting to identify known candidates, promote referrals, and align on needs and interview strategy.
• Screen applicants by reviewing resumes, conducting phone screens, and evaluating qualifications and fit.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers to ensure a smooth process.
• Facilitate offers by drafting management offer letters or overseeing the offer creation process with support from the coordinator team.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers, HR partners, and candidates to ensure a positive recruitment experience.
• Promote Marriott International as an employer of choice by highlighting company culture, values, and career opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of four years of professional experience in recruitment or talent acquisition.
• Strong negotiation skills that balance the needs of the company and candidates.
• Solid understanding of the current hiring market and ability to leverage data to improve recruitment strategy.
• Highly resourceful with strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.

Technologies

• Applicant Tracking System (ATS) proficiency

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Stock purchase plan
• Discounts at Marriott properties
• Commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Childcare discounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Life, disability, and accident insurance
• Adoption expense reimbursements
• Paid parental leave
• Paid sick leave for Washington applicants

Candidate Profile

• Required
  • Bachelor's degree or related-equivalent experience
  • 4+ years of work experience
  • Strong negotiation skills that benefit both company and talent
  • Awareness of hiring market dynamics and ability to translate data into strategy
  • Resourceful with solid problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Preferred
  • Experience in an agency recruiting environment

Core Work Activities

• Strategic Recruitment: partner with HR and the Hiring Manager to deliver talent mapping, compensation guidance, market insights, and metrics to drive funnel efficiency.
• Talent Sourcing: collaborate with the sourcing team to devise creative strategies and proactively build a robust pipeline for roles at all levels via research, social media, cold outreach, referrals, events, and campaigns.
• Hiring Manager Collaboration: engage with the manager before posting to identify known candidates, promote referrals, and align on needs and interview plans.
• Candidate Screening: review resumes, conduct phone screens, and assess fit and qualifications.
• Interview Coordination: arrange and manage interview logistics between candidates and hiring managers.
• Offer Process Facilitation: draft management offers or oversee offer creation with the help of the coordinator team.
• Relationship Building: cultivate strong relationships with hiring managers, HR partners, and candidates to ensure a positive recruitment experience.
• Employer Branding: present Marriott as an employer of choice by communicating our culture, values, and career opportunities.

Skills and Attributes

• Leadership presence with a collaborative, issue-resolving demeanor and the ability to influence without formal authority.
• Independent, credible team player capable of working with a high degree of autonomy.
• Results-oriented with the ability to deliver under pressure and make balanced judgments.
• Proactive in driving ideas and solutions.
• Strong relationship-building skills to foster trust and influence decisions across stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to present concise recommendations to executives and detailed guidance to recruiters.
• Timely decision-making even with incomplete information.
• Analytical thinker who uses data to assess situations and devise effective solutions; creative problem solver.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Strong conflict mediation skills to facilitate constructive resolutions.
• Positive and adaptable when strategy or process changes meet resistance.
• Proficient with applicant tracking systems and related databases; stays current on Talent Acquisition trends.
• Ability to balance priorities and resources for the benefit of multiple stakeholders.
• Active learner committed to ongoing professional growth and cross-industry benchmarking.