Military Relations Recruiter

Job Title:

Military Relations Recruiter Department:
Human Resources Country:
United States of America State/Province:
Arkansas City:
Lowell Full/Part Time:
Full time

Under general supervision, the Skill Bridge Recruiter serves as the primary liaison between transitioning service members and business units participating in the Skill Bridge program. This role is responsible for identifying placement opportunities, assessing participant skills and interests, coordinating placements with hiring leaders, and ensuring a successful participant experience from application through program completion. The Specialist partners closely with Talent Acquisition personnel, other Human Resources (HR) stakeholders, military outreach partners, and business leaders to build a strong military talent pipeline and maximize conversion to full-time employment.

• Facilitate the placement of Skill Bridge participants by matching candidates to business units, career pathways, and opportunities based on skills, experience, career goals, geographic preferences, and workforce needs
• Partner with hiring managers, Talent Acquisition personnel, other HR stakeholders, and business leaders to identify placement opportunities, support participant selection decisions, and align placements with organizational objectives
• Manage the end-to-end placement process, including candidate consultations, placement coordination, onboarding timelines, and program execution activities
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Skill Bridge participants, providing guidance throughout onboarding, orientation, placement readiness, and program participation
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with internal stakeholders, military transition offices, veteran organizations, and other partners to support program success and participant engagement
• Educate and advise stakeholders on Skill Bridge program requirements, participant qualifications, expectations, and best practices to ensure effective program implementation
• Monitor participant progress and engagement through regular communication with participants and business leaders, addressing concerns and facilitating issue resolution to promote a positive experience
• Maintain accurate program records, documentation, and compliance standards, ensuring adherence to Department of Defense Skill Bridge requirements, company policies, and program guidelines
• Support military talent pipeline development by collaborating with Talent Acquisition personnel on conversion-to-hire opportunities, veteran recruitment initiatives, military hiring strategies, outreach activities, and hiring events
• Track, analyze, and report program performance metrics, including placement outcomes, conversion rates, participant satisfaction, and business utilization, while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and program effectiveness

• Associate's degree in Business Administration/Management, Communications, Psychology, or related field OR 2+ years combination of relevant education, experience and training

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management, Communications, Psychology, or related field with 2-4 years of recruiting experience, education, and training
• Ability to exercise discretion
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to quickly learn technical knowledge
• Ability to make time-sensitive decisions
• Basic critical thinking skills
• Basic deductive reasoning skills
• Flexible to work around candidates' schedule
• Interpersonal or “people” skills
• Proficient active listening skills
• Self-motivation
• Superior customer service skills
• Understanding…