Contract Recruiter

Location: Herndon, VA (Hybrid)
Assignment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Pay: $34.00–$35.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM; core hours 9:00 AM–4:30 PM; hybrid with two onsite days per week (Tuesdays required; second day flexible)

About the role

Addison Group is partnering with a well-established organization in the manufacturing space to identify a skilled Contract Recruiter. Our client is known for long-term stability, operational growth, and a people-first culture where employees play a meaningful role in business success.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for both industrial and corporate positions, supporting multiple locations
• Maintain an active requisition load (approximately 30 open roles at a time)
• Source candidates through a variety of channels to build strong, ongoing talent pipelines
• Screen resumes, conduct phone/video interviews, and coordinate hiring manager interviews
• Facilitate offer preparation and hiring processes while ensuring a smooth candidate experience
• Serve as a point of contact for applicant and employee recruiting inquiries
• Track and document recruiting activity within an applicant tracking system
• Ensure recruiting practices align with federal, state, and local employment regulations
• Partner with HR and business leaders on hiring strategies and special projects as needed
• Handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of recruiting experience supporting both industrial and office-based roles
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment regulations, including OFCCP guidelines required
• Manufacturing or industrial recruiting experience strongly preferred
• Experience working in an environment with EEO and compliance requirements
• Understanding of disposition codes and compliance documentation
• Familiarity with HR lifecycle processes from hiring through onboarding
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• Experience using applicant tracking systems; UKG preferred (ADP or Workday also acceptable)
• Exposure to reporting or dashboard tools is a plus

Additional Details

• Contract-to-hire opportunity with conversion based on performance
• Target conversion salary of $72,000 - $75,000 annually
• Start date anticipated shortly after pre-employment requirements are completed
• Hybrid role with a combination of onsite and remote work