Recruiter

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Job description

AMEWAS, Inc., a growing Defense Contracting Firm, is seeking highly motivated and talented Recruiter to support our Corporate Headquarters.

This position is classified as AMEWAS labor category Recruiter.

Location: California, Maryland: Best Places for Tech Jobs (#4); to learn more about our surrounding location, please visit . This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.

A typical day as a Recruiter:

• Draft and post open requisitions to AMEWAS company website, job boards, social media, etc.
• Source and screen applicants and candidates to determine qualifications
• Schedule and conduct interviews of qualified applicants
• Present benefits summaries to interviewing candidates
• Develop relationships with hiring managers in order to understand current and future requirements, post requisitions, present qualified candidates and make hiring recommendations
• Gather and assemble recruitment data weekly and present to HR Manager
• Attend hiring events and job fairs as applicable
• Progress and implement recruiting and marketing strategies to attract top talent
• Grow a talented candidate pipeline for future openings
• Occasional travel may be required

Must-haves:

• At least 2 years of experience recruiting; in the defense contracting environment is highly preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree (may substitute years of recruiting or industry experience for degree).
• Excellent ability to identify talent and build relationships with potential candidates.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to communicate professionally.
• Ability to speak knowledgeably about the company and answer any questions a potential hire may have.
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System desired.
• Previous experience interviewing and assessing potential hired for technology positions and assisting with onboarding processes desired.

AMEWAS, Inc. requires employees to be fully vaccinated from COVID-19 no later than 8 December 2021. An employee will be considered fully vaccinated when at least two (2) weeks have elapsed after the second dose in a two-dose COVID-19 series or at least two (2) weeks have elapsed after a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.

Skills crucial to success at AMEWAS, Inc.:

Customer-focused attitude with high level of professionalism and discretion. Ability to work effectively with management and part of a team to meet targets. Is reliable, possesses initiative, and works well as an individual or part of a team.

Physical environment and working conditions:

The physical environment requires the employee to work in an office, sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday. Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.

The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site. In some occasions, the employee may be required to report to offices or buildings near the work site.

Refer to a friend:

If you know someone who may be interested, please share this posting. We are a growing team and there may be more opportunities like this one here at AMEWAS, Inc.!

More about Us:

AMEWAS, Inc. is a small, Veteran-run company that has been providing excellent technical, engineering, administrative, and management services to the Department of Defense for more than 35 years. At AMEWAS we understand the need for a successful work/life balance and are focused not just on fulfilling customers' needs, but ensuring our employees are a top priority as well.

Staying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS easily recognizes and rewards performance, dedication and longevity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, career development, optimum working conditions, and unique benefits.

AMEWAS participates with E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

It is the policy of AMEWAS, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities for all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Additionally, AMEWAS, Inc. will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known or perceived disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Individuals with disabilities who need assistance with the application process may call . Finally, AMEWAS, Inc. strictly follows guidelines regarding the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.

Be sure to check out the rest of our website at for more information about our company, benefits & family!

Our excellent benefits and perks include:

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
• Generous tuition & training assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonuses
• Employee longevity recognition
• Community involvement & outreach
• Team building events
• Recognition program
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mobile service discount
• Discounted gym membership

If you're still interested (and we hope you are!), please submit your application.