Recruiter I

Valiant is seeking a Recruiter I to support talent acquisition across the organization, including active funded positions. Our recruiting team is dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative, and works closely with high-caliber leaders who are honest, open-minded, and committed to finding top talent. Working under the guidance of senior recruiters and recruiting leadership, the Recruiter I supports the full recruiting lifecycle, from sourcing and screening candidates through offer and onboarding. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career recruiter to build expertise in government contracting recruiting. The role requires strong organizational skills, a willingness to learn, and the attention to detail needed to deliver a positive candidate experience.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Support recruiting efforts for assigned requisitions in partnership with hiring managers and senior recruiters.
• Post job openings and coordinate employment advertising across job boards, social media, and other channels.
• Source candidates using a variety of methods, including resume searches, LinkedIn, job fairs, college recruiting, referrals, and networking.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for recurring and future positions.
• Conduct initial phone screens to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications.
• Coordinate employment-related screenings, including background checks, employment and education verifications, drug testing, and driving records, if applicable.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers, and provide candidates with information on the company, the position, and interview logistics.
• Prepare and send offer letters and assist with extending offers under the direction of hiring managers and recruiting leadership.
• Support the onboarding process for new hires, including compliance requirements and new hire communications.
• Assist with coordinating relocation details and processing applicants and new hire expenses related to the interview process and relocation.
• Follow Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action guidelines in all aspects of recruiting and hiring.
• Enter and maintain accurate candidate data and track progress in the applicant tracking system.
• Maintain well-organized documentation on candidates, searches, and recruiting activities to support audits, if required.
• Assist with compiling recruiting metrics and reports.
• Participate in job fairs, college recruiting, and other recruiting events.
• Deliver positive and professional experience to all candidates.
• Stay informed of recruiting trends and best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.