Junior Recruiter

Serco North America is seeking a Junior Recruiter to support Talent Acquisition across corporate and government contracts, including Army, Navy, Air Force, and transitions to civilian roles. This hybrid role in Herndon, VA requires two on-site days per week and some travel, with full lifecycle recruiting responsibilities managed across a growing portfolio of opportunities. Ideal candidates reside in the DC/MD/VA area and are prepared to collaborate with multiple Hiring Managers to fill openings effectively.

Overview

Salary: USD 66,154 - 86,288 per year. Location: Herndon, VA (hybrid). Education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 2+ years. Travel: up to 10% required.

Responsibilities

• Use various assessment tools and techniques to gauge candidate suitability for the role.
• Communicate with candidates to provide updates on application status and answer questions.
• Conduct initial phone or video interviews to assess qualifications and fit.
• Support between 10-15 Hiring Managers concurrently.
• Assist Hiring Managers with guidance from TA Manager, Lead Recruiters, or Senior Recruiters.
• Help Lead Recruiters, TA Manager, and/or Senior TA Manager with Hiring Manager status update meetings.
• Participate in training sessions to learn recruiting processes, tools, and best practices.
• Maintain alignment with candidate movement metrics and requisition time-to-fill targets.
• Process and update offer letters in the ATS.
• Manage 30-40 openings at a time with support from leads, senior recruiters, or managers.
• Create requisitions with minimal TA Manager assistance and maintain a low approval rejection rate.
• Assist in drafting job descriptions, posting ads, and managing recruitment marketing efforts.
• Maintain records in iCIMS or a similar ATS.
• Keep accurate records of candidate interactions and statuses in the ATS with minimal mistakes.
• Source candidates from external resources such as job boards.
• Create nurture campaigns with assistance.
• Conduct direct employer outreach on a weekly basis.
• Utilize strategic recruiting to support more challenging skill sets with guidance from Lead or TA Manager.
• Proactively build and maintain talent pipelines for future hiring needs with assistance from the Lead or TA Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience (or a high school diploma and 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree).
• 2 years of experience using Microsoft Office Suite, ATS/Recruiting systems, and HRIS databases.
• At least 2 years of full lifecycle recruiting experience (attraction, sourcing, screening, networking, assessment, recruiting, pre-employment, and regulatory compliance).
• Knowledge of OFCCP compliance.
• Minimum of 2 years of Federal and/or State & Local government contracting experience.
• Creative ability in developing and implementing effective sourcing strategies, including online engagement and social networking.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and customer service skills.
• 10% travel required.
• Ability to adapt quickly to change.

Technologies

• iCIMS
• Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• HRIS databases

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan with employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan

Additional Desired Experience and Skills

• Active related certifications