Cross Country is looking for top talent to join their team as an Education Recruiter. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process, building strong relationships with candidates, and providing excellent customer service.
Requirements
- Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies
- Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline
- Review resumes and applications, conducting phone, video, and in-person interviews
- Evaluate skills, experience, and behavioral traits to identify top candidates
- Prepare and submit candidate profiles to hiring managers and clients
- Convert recruits to working candidates by collaborating with internal teams and clients
- Build and nurture strong, long-term relationships with candidates
- Communicate effectively with candidates and clients to resolve any concerns
- Maintain regular contact with placed candidates to track their performance
- Provide guidance to clients on staffing trends, candidate availability, and industry best practices
- Extend job offers to selected candidates, negotiate compensation packages, and manage the offer acceptance process
- Coordinate with hiring managers and HR to finalize compensation, benefits, and other employment terms
- Ensure that all necessary pre-employment checks are completed before candidates are placed
- Manage the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the company
- Track and report on key recruitment metrics to assess the effectiveness of recruitment strategies
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the applicant tracking system (ATS) to document candidate interactions, placements, and recruitment activities
- Consistently achieve performance targets, including number of candidate profiles, interviews, hires, and placement goals
- Provide regular updates to internal teams and clients regarding recruitment progress, placement status, and challenges
- Work closely with hiring managers and account managers to understand staffing needs, job requirements, and team dynamics
- Regularly communicate with clients to ensure alignment on candidate profiles, job specifications, and hiring timelines
- Offer strategic recommendations to clients on workforce planning, hiring practices, and improving employee retention
- Promote the company's employer brand through recruitment marketing campaigns, job postings, and social media outreach
- Represent the company at job fairs, networking events, trade shows, and other recruitment activities to build a strong talent pipeline
- Assist in developing and placing advertisements in journals, job boards, and direct mail to increase visibility and attract diverse talent
- Negotiate pay rates with field staff to ensure margin goals are met while remaining competitive in the market
- Ensure candidate files are complete and compliant with both company and client credentialing requirements
- Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment strategies, sourcing methods, and candidate placement processes
- Actively participate in regular staffing meetings, training sessions, and other company-sponsored events to stay updated on industry trends and best practices
- Provide feedback and recommendations to management for improving recruitment and staffing processes
- All other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition Assistance
- Pet Insurance
