Contract Recruiter

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a dedicated Contract Recruiter (payrolled through a third party) to join our Global Recruitment team, with a specific focus on the Home Study and Post Release Services Project (HSPRS). This is a large, and growing, national program that serves the needs of unaccompanied children after they are identified and released from government custody. This role provides an incredible opportunity to contribute your recruitment expertise to a mission-driven organization addressing the global refugee crisis. Your role will be pivotal in helping IRC build a team that responds to the urgent needs of unaccompanied children.

In this contract role, you will play an essential part in connecting talented professionals with life-changing roles. You’ll bring energy, creativity, and relationship-building skills to support IRC’s talent acquisition in a dynamic, service-oriented environment that values innovation and collaboration. Working virtually, you will partner with colleagues across our global team to achieve effective, efficient recruitment for both U.S. and international humanitarian positions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead full life cycle recruitment for your portfolio of positions, from sourcing to final negotiation, with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring practices.
• Employ creative and effective sourcing strategies to find highly qualified candidates.
• Communicate continuously with candidates and hiring managers to keep them informed on recruitment progress.
• Coordinate interview logistics, conduct and evaluate reference checks using SkillSurvey, and manage candidate records in IRC’s ATS, Cornerstone.
• Collaborate closely with hiring and HR managers to negotiate offers and ensure the best possible candidate experience.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in full life cycle recruitment, with a background in nonprofit, service-oriented, or humanitarian sectors preferred.
• Experience in a fast paced agency environment is a plus.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (Cornerstone experience is a plus), social media recruitment tools, and job boards.
• Strong project management, negotiation, and relationship-building skills across cross-cultural and cross-functional teams.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a client-service mindset and commitment to IRC’s values of Integrity, Service, and Accountability.
• Language skills: Fluency in English; proficiency in Spanish is a plus.

Join IRC in this meaningful role where you can make a direct impact in addressing humanitarian needs by helping us find and recruit exceptional talent.

Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

US Benefits: The IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. All US employees are eligible for sick time, a 403b retirement savings plans: up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus an 3-7% additional IRC contribution, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

In addition, full-time employees are eligible for 10 US paid holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, disability & life insurance, medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee contribution starting at $135, $7, and $5 per month respectively) and FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs. Part-time employees are eligible for a proportionate amount of paid time off. These additional benefits apply to employees who work at least 6 months within a 12 month time period.