Human Resources (HR) Recruiter

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Recruiter to support hiring efforts for a long-term contract position based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This role will lead recruiting activities from initial outreach through offer coordination, helping the organization attract strong talent in a timely and organized manner. The ideal candidate brings strong corporate recruiting experience, a proactive sourcing approach, and the ability to conduct effective candidate evaluations while maintaining accurate activity within an applicant tracking system.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for assigned openings, from intake discussions and candidate outreach to interview coordination and hiring support.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines through direct sourcing, networking, referrals, and other targeted recruiting strategies.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role expectations, define candidate profiles, and align recruitment plans with business needs.
• Conduct candidate screenings and interviews to assess qualifications, experience, and overall fit for open positions.
• Coordinate and guide candidates through each stage of the hiring process while ensuring a positive and well-organized experience.
• Track recruiting activity, candidate progress, and hiring outcomes within the applicant tracking system to maintain organized and accurate records.
• Prepare and present strong candidate profiles to hiring teams and support timely feedback and decision-making.
• Monitor market trends and talent availability to refine sourcing methods and improve recruiting effectiveness.
• Demonstrated experience managing full cycle recruiting within a corporate environment.
• Strong background in sourcing candidates across multiple channels and building talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Ability to conduct structured interviews and evaluate candidates against defined role requirements.
• Hands-on experience using an applicant tracking system to manage workflows, documentation, and candidate records.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills when working with candidates, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple requisitions and competing priorities effectively.
• Sound judgment and attention to detail in candidate assessment, process coordination, and follow-up activities.