Recruiter

METROPOLITAN HEALTHCARE SERVICES is hiring a Recruiter to support recruiting across designated market(s) from the Fairfax, VA office location. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, this role manages exempt and non-exempt hiring activities while partnering with operations leaders and talent acquisition resources to connect staffing needs with reliable sourcing and a professional candidate experience.

This part-time opportunity offers an hourly rate of USD 29 to 30 and is designed for a recruiter who can use labor forecasting data, build strong applicant pipelines, and coordinate screening through background checks and final scheduling.

Key Responsibilities

• Use labor forecasting tools and data to identify staffing trends and build sourcing plans.
• Create and execute monthly market-specific recruitment and sourcing plans.
• Develop applicant pipelines by researching and contacting community services, colleges, employment agencies, recruiters, media, and internet sites.
• Attract applicants through job advertisement placement and outreach via print and online media.
• Assess candidate qualifications by interviewing applicants, analyzing responses, and comparing qualifications to job requirements.
• Partner with operations leaders to ensure interviews follow company standards and best practices.
• Coordinate internal applicant processes in designated markets by screening candidates, arranging interviews, and communicating timely candidate updates and dispositions.
• Maintain communication with operations, account managers, and district managers to confirm current and forecasted district staffing needs.
• Meet targeted forecasts and support key vacancy coverage.
• Place local and national print, internet, and media advertisements for open positions.
• Provide applicants with information about the application process, employment policies, the organization, and available roles.
• Instruct applicants on completing employment applications and review submissions for completeness.
• Make initial contact with qualified applicants by phone or email to complete pre-screening interviews.
• Manage candidate flow through the applicant tracking system in compliance with MHS intake process.
• Schedule on-site interviews or job auditions with hiring managers and maintain timely updates on interview status.
• Initiate criminal background checks, driving record information, social security verifications, and client-required testing for qualified applicants and follow through to completion.
• Maintain current recruiting knowledge through education, professional publications, networking, and professional organizations.
• Represent the company at career events, conferences, job fairs, and other hiring-related events as needed.
• Use company-provided resources, tools, and collateral throughout the recruitment process.
• Assist in coaching hiring managers and less experienced subordinate 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field AND three (3) years of high-volume staffing or recruitment experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work legally in the United States.
• Must pass background and drug screenings.
• Previous experience in one or more areas connected to supervising others within the recruiting function.
• Fluency in English for speaking, reading, and writing.
• Ability to work under pressure, work flexible hours (including some evenings and weekends), and manage multiple projects to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to plan independently and set priorities.
• Comfort working with general business correspondence, instruction guides, and training materials.
• Ability to represent the company effectively across diverse cultures.
• Computer proficiency including MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), internet tools, job boards, and application tracking systems.

Technologies

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

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Vision requirements include close and distance vision.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Flexible schedules and extended hours may be required.
• Travel up to 40% in market(s), including possible overnight travel.