Jr. Recruiter

The Building People, LLC is seeking a proactive, results-driven Jr. Recruiter to join our growing HR team in Leesburg, VA. As an organization that has achieved exceptional growth through the dedication of our people, we are looking for a recruiting professional who can match our pace and commitment to excellence.

• This position is based at our headquarters in Leesburg, Virginia.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete full lifecycle recruitment process from job requisition through candidate onboarding, maintaining precise records at every stage.
• Partner with Senior Management and hiring managers to identify vacancy requirements, define role qualifications, and develop compelling, accurate vacancy announcements.
• Develop and implement targeted sourcing strategies using diverse online platforms, professional networks, social media, and industry-specific channels to build strong candidate pipelines.
• Conduct thorough initial candidate screenings, evaluate qualifications against position requirements, and facilitate structured follow-up interviews with hiring managers.
• Manage all job postings, including timely opening, accurate maintenance, closing, and archiving of vacancy announcements.
• Maintain awareness of market trends, competitor practices, and evolving recruitment standards within government contracting, facilities management, real estate, smart buildings, and technology sectors.
• Perform proactive outreach activities across social media, professional organizations, and industry associations to attract passive candidates.
• Build and sustain long-term candidate pipelines in anticipation of future organizational needs, maintaining relationships with top talent even in the absence of an immediate opening.
• Simultaneously manage multiple requisitions and stakeholder relationships with precision and without compromising quality or accuracy.
• Represent The Building People's mission and values with enthusiasm and professionalism throughout every stage of the recruitment process.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of full lifecycle recruiting experience within a federal government contracting environment.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting for positions in facilities management, professional services, real estate, smart buildings, or technology.
• Proven track record of high-volume recruiting in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment with the resourcefulness to overcome sourcing and pipeline challenges.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience working directly with multiple hiring managers and Senior Management to define and execute recruitment strategies.
• Experience recruiting candidates across multiple geographies throughout the United States.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems; experience with Hirebridge ATS or comparable platforms strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to source candidates effectively through creative methods.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage candidates, hiring managers, and senior leaders with professionalism and clarity.
• Ability to build lasting relationships and convey The Building People's principles and mission with genuine enthusiasm in both in-person and virtual recruiting environments.
• Flexibility and composure in managing shifting priorities in response to evolving business needs.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a closely related field required. Equivalent professional experience in federal government contracting recruitment may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
• Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.
  
  

Additional Information

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
  
  

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccomodation@thebuildingpeople.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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