Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem. They are hiring a Recruiter to join their Talent Acquisition Team, responsible for sourcing, screening, and hiring qualified talent for defense contracts while ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement effective recruiting strategies to attract and hire top talent for DoD contracts
- Source candidates through various channels, including job boards, social media, networking events, and employee referrals
- Conduct thorough screenings and interviews to assess candidates’ qualifications, experience, and cultural fit
- Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and job specifications
- Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients to ensure alignment on recruitment goals and expectations
- Provide Regular updates to hiring managers and stakeholders on recruitment progress and challenges
- Ensure all recruitment activities comply with Federal regulations and company policies
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all candidate interactions and hiring processes in the applicant tracking system (ATS)
- Provide a positive candidate experience by communicating clearly and promptly throughout recruitment
- Coordinate and facilitate interviews, offer negotiations, and onboarding processes
- Follow up with new hires to ensure a smooth transition and address initial concerns
- Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and labor market conditions
- Attend industry events, job fairs, and networking opportunities to build a pipeline of potential candidates
- Leverage professional networks and associations to identify and attract high-quality candidates
Skills
- Must be a US citizen
- Proven experience in recruiting for DoD contracts or within the defense industry
- Strong understanding of DoD regulations, security clearance processes, and compliance requirements
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment software
- Previous experience working in a federal contracting environment
- Familiarity with OFCCP and EEO guidelines
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field
- At least four years of recruitment experience with at least one of those supporting DoD contracting
- CIR or similar certifications, is preferred
Benefits
- Employee‑nominated Core Values Award
- Employer match program
- Volunteering events
- Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Tricare supplement, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance program, learning and development benefit, paid time off, and holidays.
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