Technical Recruiter - SkillBridge (Transitioning Military) Program

Company: Maximus
Location: Jersey City
Posted on: July 4, 2025

Job Description:

Description & Requirements Maximus seeks a Technical Recruiter through the SkillBridge program to join our Talent Acquisition team. This role is designed for transitioning service members looking to gain expertise in technical recruiting, including sourcing, engaging, and hiring top IT talent. Over 16 weeks, participants will receive hands-on training, mentorship, and real-world experience in recruitment strategies, candidate engagement, and hiring processes, supporting our Federal, Technology Consulting Solutions (TCS), and Corporate IT segments. This program provides a structured learning experience focused on technical recruiting fundamentals, sourcing strategies, compliance, and federal hiring processes to develop the skills necessary for a successful career in talent acquisition. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Assist in special projects in HR department. - Maintain employee records, including data entry and maintenance of files. - Prepare standard reports and presentation materials. - Assist in the creation and maintenance of human resources forms or documents. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Provide full life-cycle recruitment support, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and hiring process management. • Support federal hiring efforts by understanding security clearance requirements and compliance regulations (OFCCP, EEO, diversity hiring initiatives). • Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to develop job descriptions, refine sourcing strategies, and engage candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, networking, and other talent attraction strategies. • Assist in tracking candidate pipelines, managing applicant tracking system (ATS) records, and ensuring data accuracy. • Gain experience in compensation discussions, total rewards strategies, and offer processes in a federal hiring environment. • Ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruiting process. • Support the design, development, and implementation of technical recruitment initiatives. • Gain exposure to recruitment reporting and analytics to track sourcing effectiveness and hiring trends. • Participate in trainings, ensuring understanding of recruitment systems, tools, and best practices. Length of Training: 16 Weeks Minimum Requirements - Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a college degree in a related major including human resources, psychology, industrial-organizational development, communication, business administration, social work, or similar field. - Must have completed 2 years of coursework. - Ability to perform comfortably in a deadline-oriented work environment. - Skilled in standard computer applications and platforms such as Outlook and MS Office Suite, PowerPoint, and Excel. - Excellent interpersonal communication, teamwork, and customer service skills. - Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple priorities with superior attention to detail. EEO Statement Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Pay Transparency Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

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