Jr. Recruiter (Hybrid, 1 Day Onsite)

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 is a hybrid role headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia, with one day per week in the office.

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.