Director of Recruiting - STEM

Job Description

Director of Recruiting - STEM

As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen.

The Director of Recruiting will lead a team dedicated to identifying, recruiting, selecting, and placing high-profile candidates for advanced management, professional, and technical positions within the ARPA-H initiative. This role involves developing and implementing recruitment and employment programs tailored to attract, develop, and deploy top-tier talent to drive innovation and business goals for their assigned Sector(s).

This position is integral in shaping the future of the ARPA-H initiative by ensuring the acquisition of top STEM talent through innovative, diverse, and strategic recruitment methods.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Estimated Starting Salary Range for Director of Recruiting - STEM: $150,000 to $200,000Pay commensurate with experience.
• Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.
  
  

Director of Recruiting - STEM Responsibilities Include:

• Manage and enhance recruitment and employment programs, optimizing staffing processes, including sourcing and selection of high-level STEM talent.
• Collaborate with management to anticipate and fulfill current and future workforce needs, providing strategic advice as needed.
• Lead, motivate, and develop recruitment staff, maximizing individual contributions and supporting professional growth.
• Develop and implement recruitment best practices that align with the organization's goals and direction.
• Organize and manage community events such as job fairs, advertising campaigns, recruiting materials, and social media outreach to expand the pool of qualified candidates.
• Source from a wide group of cultures and economic statuses to ensure a diverse pool of candidates and networking with diverse groups and affiliates.
• Oversee the development and management of an applicant database, monitor applicant progress, and produce actionable reports and information.
• Ensure recruiting activities comply with OFCCP, EEO, and Affirmative Action Plans.
• Oversee the Hiring Protocol and Outreach lists.
• Identify and implement avenues for sourcing STEM candidates with a specific focus on multicultural and diverse backgrounds.
• Establish and maintain relationships with high-level educational and research institutions for future sourcing needs.
• Develop comprehensive candidate sourcing strategies including passive candidate outreach, recruitment marketing plans, and utilization of recruitment technologies.
• Lead all recruiting operation capabilities, including sourcing, passive candidate outreach, employment branding, and marketing plans, screening, and onboarding of new hires.
• Evaluate and improve current sourcing processes and external recruiting agencies, developing alternatives to continually improve the quality of talent.
• Identify and select appropriate media, technology, and social media solutions that support employment branding, recruiting strategy, and processes.
• Direct, evaluate, develop, coach, and regularly communicate with the recruiting team to achieve performance goals.
• Build productive relationships with business leaders and external recruiting agencies to implement robust recruiting plans.
• Establish and implement recruiting metrics to evaluate team performance, provide feedback to leadership on recruiting activity, and assess recruiting tools, programs, and initiatives.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Director of Recruiting - STEM Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Direct other leaders and set strategy and priorities for the area.
• Make decisions that impact a business unit and develop policies and practices.
• Requires a bachelor’s degree and 12 years of HR experience focusing on recruiting, including a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or management role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Recruiting management experience within the life science, public health and medical industries; federal experience within these sectors is required.
• Must have recruiting experience in the federal contracting sector. PHR or SPHR Certification preferred.
• Experience consulting with hiring managers on all matters related to recruitment/staffing.
• Excellent communication skills, including strong writing abilities.
• Proven success in conducting effective and timely employment searches for organizations undergoing rapid change.
• Ability to motivate and engage team members to achieve staffing goals.
• Capable of educating hiring managers and leadership on the recruiting process.
• Ability to include a diverse pool of candidates, sourcing from a wide group of cultures and economic statuses.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office tools and familiarity with recruiting technology and HR enterprise systems.
• Global recruiting experience in international locations with medium to large federal contracting companies.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
  
  

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Integrated Health (CNIH) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNIH, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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Please Note: This position is pending a contract award. If you are interested in a future with Cherokee Federal, APPLY TODAY! Although this is not an approved position, we are accepting applications for this future and anticipated need.