Recruiter Job at The Planet Group in Fairhaven

Base Pay Range

$45.00/hr - $55.00/hr

Location

Fairhaven, MA. Must be fine going into the office 2-4 times per month.

Hours

Full time

Background Requirements

• Criminal check & 5‑panel drug screen (includes marijuana)

Why Open

Busy & Growing.

Must Haves

• 3+ years of full‑cycle recruiting in a corporate setting
• Ability to fill a variety of roles across different departments (Finance, Marketing, Technology, etc.)
• MS Office competency

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree (strongly preferred)
• Consumer goods, apparel, retail or manufacturing industry experience
• Large or international company experience

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Contract Recruiter to join our growing team for a long‑term assignment. You will develop strategies for recruitment and selection aligned with business plans, recruit, screen, and place candidates for open requisitions while creating a talent pipeline through recruiting tools, internet job posting boards, social media, and database search.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all candidates are treated professionally and respectfully through the application process.
• Consult with managers to identify key priorities and strategies within the business lines supported.
• Manage sourcing strategy, candidate development, and execution of full life‑cycle recruitment.
• Develop and maintain our presence in social media channels and utilize them to complement the company's recruiting efforts while enhancing the company's reputation as an employer of choice.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state requirements, affirmative action plans, and diversity recruiting objectives.
• Work with business to ensure an in‑depth knowledge of the skills and abilities required to perform the role being recruited.
• Collaborate with mid‑level management to develop, implement, and adjust recruiting strategy for entry to mid‑level niche roles.
• Evaluate unique recruiting sources for each search.
• Build trusted client relationships and a strong targeted pipeline of talent for the business.
• Source extensive candidate development, networking, and use of social media and tools to identify qualified diverse talent for complex or niche skill sets.
• Consult with hiring managers and key decision makers on hiring decisions, recommend candidates, influence offer packages, and negotiate offers.
• Work with business lines, HR Business Partners, and Compensation team to prepare offers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in a corporate environment.
• 3+ years of experience sourcing qualified candidates.
• Strong consultative relationship‑building skills and ability to effectively interact with all levels within an organization.
• Proactive networking and effective working relationships.
• Ability to influence.
• Ability to work independently with a high sense of urgency.
• Strong initiative and good judgment; must be resourceful.
• Effective time management skills, highly organized, able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while carrying a heavy requisition load.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information appropriately.
• Strong computer skills, internet and social media savvy, and experience with candidate databases/talent acquisition systems (e.g., ORC).
• Experience with retained and contingency search firms a plus.
• Thorough knowledge of required processes and laws for EEO compliance.
• Strong market research capabilities and ability to present research to senior management.