Kforce Inc · 22 hours ago
Junior Recruiter
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelKforce Inc is a staffing and recruitment company, and they are seeking a Junior Recruiter responsible for identifying, qualifying, and placing candidates. This role emphasizes building relationships with candidates through exceptional customer service and involves various sourcing and recruiting techniques.
ConsultingEmploymentFinancial ServicesHuman ResourcesStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Heidi Louden
Responsibilities
Identify, engage, and recruit qualified candidates by performing sourcing activities to include, but not limited to market and Internet research
Identifying alternate candidate sources, cold calling, executing recruiting calls, referral recruiting, online social networking, attending seminars, and local networking events
Determine and implement appropriate recruiting techniques for market, industry, skill set, and region
Establish a pipeline, align virtual bench and a communication plan with virtual bench candidate through consistent use of activities
Maintain ongoing relationships with candidates not currently on assignment
Qualify candidates by conducting telephone and in-person interviews to obtain work history, education, training, job skills, and salary requirements
Determine right to work in US and if Visa required, send to Kforce 3rd Party and ITS
Utilize, maintain and update client systems as appropriate
Complete appropriate reference checks on candidates to ensure authenticity of stated skills and experience
Coordinate applicable background investigations with administrative staff
Analyze client requirements against qualifications of candidates and match the best candidate with client needs
Package the candidates for presentation to client
Present job opportunities to candidates and negotiate pay rates
Prep and debrief candidates. Provide coaching and advice to candidates throughout the client interview process to include counter offers and job transition
Conduct follow-up activities with candidates to ensure job satisfaction
Supervise and manage candidates on assignment; counsel and discipline candidates and be directly involved in termination decisions
Work closely with Client Relationship associates in activities directly related to candidate quality assurance, retention and extension, lead generation, remarketing and candidate satisfaction
Develop and execute daily plans
Participate in periodic training to enhance representation of clients in HR management decisions
Qualification
Required
Must live in Portland, OR for this role!
Identify, engage, and recruit qualified candidates by performing sourcing activities to include, but not limited to market and Internet research
Identifying alternate candidate sources, cold calling, executing recruiting calls, referral recruiting, online social networking, attending seminars, and local networking events
Determine and implement appropriate recruiting techniques for market, industry, skill set, and region
Establish a pipeline, align virtual bench and a communication plan with virtual bench candidate through consistent use of activities
Maintain ongoing relationships with candidates not currently on assignment
Qualify candidates by conducting telephone and in-person interviews to obtain work history, education, training, job skills, and salary requirements
Determine right to work in US and if Visa required, send to Kforce 3rd Party and ITS
Utilize, maintain and update client systems as appropriate
Complete appropriate reference checks on candidates to ensure authenticity of stated skills and experience
Coordinate applicable background investigations with administrative staff
Analyze client requirements against qualifications of candidates and match the best candidate with client needs
Package the candidates for presentation to client
Present job opportunities to candidates and negotiate pay rates
Prep and debrief candidates. Provide coaching and advice to candidates throughout the client interview process to include counter offers and job transition
Conduct follow-up activities with candidates to ensure job satisfaction
Supervise and manage candidates on assignment; counsel and discipline candidates and be directly involved in termination decisions
Work closely with Client Relationship associates in activities directly related to candidate quality assurance, retention and extension, lead generation, remarketing and candidate satisfaction
Develop and execute daily plans
Participate in periodic training to enhance representation of clients in HR management decisions
Demonstrate strong commitment to exceptional customer service
Demonstrate strong commitment to a team environment
Demonstrate well-developed written and verbal communication skills
Proficient at handling difficult human relations issues with professionalism and respect
Possess sound judgment and reasoning abilities
Exhibit strong drive for results and success
Demonstrated capacity for self-motivation and independent direction
Possess strong time management and organizational skills
Ability to maintain professionalism during stressful situations
Maintain courteous, professional, and effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization
Commitment and adherence to the Firm's Core Values
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of staffing/industry experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred
Company
Kforce Inc
Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services.
Founded in 1962
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (792)
2024 (667)
2023 (734)
2022 (843)
2021 (1197)
2020 (858)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2024-05-20IPO
2014-06-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Aaron Travis
Digital Experience Delivery Director | Kforce Consulting Solutions
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