Recruiter - Junior

Location: Framingham, Massachusetts • Remote • 3-month W2 contract

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Recruiter to support high-volume sourcing and talent acquisition initiatives across a variety of management and field leadership positions. This role is primarily focused on identifying, engaging, and qualifying top talent while building strong candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs. The ideal candidate is a proactive sourcing professional with strong research skills, experience engaging passive candidates, and the ability to partner effectively with hiring managers and business stakeholders. Experience with Phenom is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to identify qualified candidates for management and leadership-level positions.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current openings and future hiring needs.
• Source candidates through online research, social media platforms, networking, talent mapping, referrals, and direct outreach.
• Conduct candidate outreach, screening, and qualification activities.
• Partner closely with hiring managers, HR business partners, and talent acquisition teams to understand hiring requirements and market conditions.
• Manage multiple searches simultaneously while maintaining a high level of organization and candidate engagement.
• Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) and sourcing tools to track candidate activity and maintain recruiting data.
• Provide market intelligence and competitive insights related to talent trends and candidate availability.
• Ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Communicate search progress, challenges, and recommendations to key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting and/or sourcing experience.
• Hands-on experience sourcing candidates through internet research, direct outreach, networking, and cold calling.
• Strong candidate assessment and qualification skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to influence and build relationships with hiring managers and business leaders.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated business acumen and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Phenom or similar talent CRM/sourcing platforms.
• Experience recruiting for retail, operations, field leadership, or corporate management roles.
• Knowledge of talent mapping and competitive market research techniques.

Desired Attributes

• High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
• Strong relationship-building and consulting skills.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and driven to meet hiring goals.
• Curious, resourceful, and proactive in identifying talent.
• Strong listening skills and ability to ask insightful questions.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and changing business priorities.