Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Keelson Strategic is a boutique security company providing residential security, executive protection, and global travel support services. The Recruiter I/II will support the full recruiting lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, candidate communication, offers, pre-employment requirements, onboarding, recruiting events, reporting, and talent acquisition initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Identify and engage qualified candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, professional networks, employee referrals, industry groups, security schools and training programs, military transition programs, and other creative sourcing channels
- Support candidates throughout the recruiting process, from initial outreach and screening through interviews, offers, pre-employment requirements, and onboarding
- Review applications and resumes to assess experience, qualifications, and overall alignment with position requirements. Conduct initial recruiter screens and provide clear candidate recommendations to the hiring team
- Coordinate interviews between candidates, HR, hiring managers, and other stakeholders while maintaining timely communication throughout the process
- Create, publish, and maintain job postings across the company ATS, LinkedIn, job boards, professional groups, and other recruiting platforms
- Serve as an ambassador for Keelson Strategic and provide candidates with frequent, professional, and timely communication throughout the hiring process
- Educate candidates on Keelson's culture, career opportunities, compensation, benefits, and potential for professional growth
- Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements, provide pipeline updates, gather interview feedback, and help move qualified candidates efficiently through the hiring process
- Build and maintain pipelines of qualified candidates for current and anticipated hiring needs
- Develop relationships with industry professionals, referral partners, military transition programs, security and executive protection training schools, and other organizations that expand Keelson's candidate network
- Represent Keelson Strategic at career fairs, recruiting events, military transition events, industry conferences, and other talent acquisition initiatives. Occasional domestic travel is required
- Maintain accurate candidate records and hiring activity within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other recruiting systems
- Assist with tracking recruiting activity, pipeline metrics, hiring progress, and sourcing effectiveness
- Support recruiting practices that comply with applicable federal and state employment laws and company policies
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve sourcing strategies, candidate experience, recruiting processes, and overall hiring efficiency
- Perform additional recruiting and HR-related duties as assigned
- Assist with extending verbal and written offers to selected candidates
- Coordinate required pre-employment steps, including background investigations, drug screenings, reference checks, and professional or security license verification, as applicable
- Monitor candidates through the pre-employment process and communicate outstanding requirements or potential issues to HR and recruiting leadership
- Coordinate with HR and hiring managers to ensure a smooth transition from candidate to new hire
- Assist with new-hire onboarding, system setup, orientation scheduling, and required employment documentation
- Maintain consistent communication with candidates between offer acceptance and start date to support engagement and reduce candidate fallout
Skills
- * Full-time
- * Open to candidates located in the **Pacific or Mountain Time Zone**
- * Occasional domestic travel required
- * Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience will also be considered
- * Experience sourcing candidates using LinkedIn, job boards, professional networks, referrals, and other recruiting channels
- * Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally with candidates, hiring managers, and leadership
- * Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple open positions, candidates, interviews, and priorities simultaneously
- * Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build relationships quickly
- * Comfortable conducting candidate interviews and evaluating experience against position requirements
- * Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate candidate and hiring records
- * Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating closely with recruiting, HR, and hiring teams
- * Creative and persistent approach to candidate sourcing and talent pipeline development
- * Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- * Ability to travel domestically on an occasional basis for recruiting events and industry partnerships
- * **1–3 years of recruiting, talent acquisition, staffing, HR, or closely related experience preferred.**
- * Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience will also be considered
- * Experience working with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) preferred
- * Experience with **Breezy HR and/or Paychex** is a plus
- * Experience recruiting for security, executive protection, military/veteran, law enforcement, or other specialized talent is a plus, but not required
- * Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and recruiting best practices preferred
Benefits
- Up to 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees
- Generous contribution toward dependent coverage
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid company holidays
- Company 401(k) with employer match
- Employer-funded life insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Critical Illness and Accident coverage
- Remote work environment
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