Job description:
Recruiter
On Target Staffing | Hagerstown, MD
Pay: $20.00–$25.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Initial Hours: Generally 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, including a 1 hour unpaid meal period, with the potential of needing to cover 5:45 AM–2:45 PM for on-site coverage as needed. Occasional schedule changes or additional hours may be required.
FLSA Classification: Hourly, nonexempt. Overtime may be required based on business needs and will be paid in accordance with applicable federal and Maryland law.
Position Overview
On Target Staffing is seeking a highly organized, motivated, and results-driven Recruiter to support a major client location in Hagerstown, Maryland.
The Recruiter is responsible for attracting, screening, interviewing, onboarding, and placing qualified candidates while maintaining a strong candidate pipeline to meet current and anticipated staffing needs. This position works closely with candidates, temporary employees, On Target Staffing management, on-site leadership, and the client to help ensure positions are filled quickly with dependable and qualified employees.
The ideal candidate is outgoing, organized, comfortable communicating with a high volume of candidates, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced staffing environment. This role requires someone who can take ownership of recruiting needs, proactively build candidate pipelines, follow up consistently, and provide professional candidate experience from initial contact through placement and onboarding.
Key Responsibilities
· Recruit, screen, interview, and qualify candidates for open positions
· Maintain an active pipeline of qualified candidates to support current and anticipated staffing needs
· Source candidates through job boards, recruiting platforms, referrals, community outreach, and other recruiting methods
· Post and maintain job advertisements to generate qualified applicant flow
· Review applications and resumes to identify candidates who meet documented position requirements
· Conduct phone screens and interviews to evaluate candidates’ experience, availability, qualifications, and alignment with the documented requirements of the position
· Communicate job requirements, schedules, pay rates, workplace expectations, and assignment details clearly to candidates
· Coordinate candidate onboarding and help ensure all required employment documentation is completed accurately and on time
· Schedule candidates for orientation and start dates
· Conduct pre-assignment orientations and communicate applicable On Target Staffing and client-specific policies, procedures, dress codes, PPE requirements, attendance expectations, and other assignment information
· Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the recruiting and onboarding process
· Conduct check-ins with new employees after placement to help ensure a successful start and address concerns early
· Track candidate progress throughout the recruiting, onboarding, and placement process
· Maintain accurate and complete candidate and employee information within company systems
· Work closely with on-site leadership and the client to understand current and anticipated staffing requirements
· Obtain detailed job and assignment information to help ensure candidates are appropriately matched to available positions
· Respond quickly to changes in staffing needs, call-offs, replacements, and urgent hiring requests
· Assist with filling last-minute openings and identifying qualified replacement candidates when necessary
· Develop and support recruiting strategies to improve applicant flow and fill difficult or high-volume positions
· Build relationships with candidates and employees to support engagement, retention, and employee referrals
· Conduct recruiting outreach through local organizations, community resources, job fairs, and other recruiting sources as needed
· Re-engage previous applicants and qualified candidates when appropriate opportunities become available
· Monitor recruiting activity and maintain required reports related to candidate flow, interviews, onboarding, placements, and open positions
· Communicate recruiting progress, challenges, applicant flow, and hiring needs to management and on-site leadership
· Assist with employee attendance, timekeeping, and workforce-related questions when needed
· Provide responsive and professional customer service to candidates, employees, On Target Staffing management, and the client
· Support the on-site team with administrative and operational responsibilities as needed
· Maintain confidentiality of candidate, employee, and client information
· Perform additional duties as necessary to support successful recruiting, staffing, and site operations
Qualifications
· Previous recruiting, staffing, human resources, or high-volume hiring experience preferred
· Experience recruiting for warehouses, distribution, manufacturing, light industrial, or similar positions is a plus
· Strong verbal and written communication skills
· Comfortable making outbound recruiting calls and communicating with a high volume of candidates throughout the day
· Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills
· Ability to build rapport quickly and professionally with candidates
· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
· Ability to multitask and manage multiple open positions and candidates simultaneously
· Ability to prioritize effectively and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
· Proactive and comfortable taking ownership of recruiting goals and staffing needs
· Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with on-site leadership, client representatives, and internal management
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
· Experience using applicant tracking systems, job boards, or recruiting platforms is preferred
· Professional, dependable, and able to remain calm under pressure
· Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
Compensation and Benefits
Pay: $20.00–$25.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
Eligible full-time employees may receive company-sponsored benefits in accordance with applicable plan terms, eligibility requirements, and waiting periods.
No additional bonus, commission, or incentive compensation is currently offered for this position.
Reasonable Accommodation
On Target Staffing provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities and for-known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. Applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact On Target Staffing for assistance.
Equal Employment Opportunity
On Target Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Recruiting: 1 year (Required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
