Recruiter

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Talent Recruiter is responsible for end-to-end recruitment delivery to Pod Leads. Operating within pods led by Recruitment Leads, Talent Recruiters support role intake hand-offs, sourcing, screening, first-round interviews, shortlist preparation, and candidate movement through the funnel.

This role ensures a high-quality candidate experience, timely communication, and adherence to SLAs that directly influence Halo's client experience and operational performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. End-to-End Recruitment Execution

• Manage assigned requisitions from supporting intake handoffs to offer stage.
• Build targeted sourcing strategies per role category, leveraging job boards, LinkedIn, internal databases, and passive outreach.
• Conduct thorough resume screening and structured first-round interviews to evaluate skills, experience, communication, and culture fit.
• Maintain clean, updated ATS records and accurate pipeline documentation.

2. Candidate Evaluation & Shortlist Preparation

• Prepare polished shortlist packets following Halo's specific format and checklist.
• Ensure every endorsed candidate meets:
• Client-required qualifications
• Communication and professionalism standards
• Quality criteria defined during pod calibration sessions
• Submit shortlists to the Recruitment Lead for QC and approval before client delivery.

3. Funnel & SLA Management

• Maintain strong pace and discipline across all SLA expectations:
• Time-to-shortlist
• 24-hour candidate follow-up
• 24-hour client update response
• Interview notes within 24 hours
• Pipeline movement within 48 hours, maximum
• Oversee coordination of candidate scheduling with clients and internal teams.

4. Candidate Experience & Communication

• Provide timely, professional candidate communication throughout all stages.
• Prepare candidates for client interviews through briefing calls and expectation-setting.
• Maintain a high standard of communication tone and email quality, following internal guidelines.
• Support finalists and offered candidates with updates, reminders, and guidance.

5. Collaboration with Recruitment Lead

• Consistently attend weekly Pod Huddles to review active searches, identify bottlenecks, and align priorities.
• Flag escalation points early to the Recruitment Lead (delays, candidate withdrawals, client changes).
• Receive and apply feedback on shortlist quality, communication, sourcing strategies, and pacing.
• Consistently participate in calibration and training sessions to improve evaluation alignment and recruiting practices.

6. Data Accuracy & Reporting

• Maintain clean and up-to-date ATS data at all times.
• Log all candidate interactions and pipeline movement consistently.
• Support Pod Leads and Michelle with weekly data for reporting, including:
• Screens/1st rounds completed
• Shortlists submitted
• SLA hits/misses
• Conversion outcomes (endorse → interview → offer)