HR Recruiter

About Vers Ability Resources

Vers Ability Resources is a nonprofit organization based in Hampton, Virginia, dedicated to empowering people of all abilities to thrive. For more than 70 years, we have provided innovative employment, workforce development, residential, community living, and business services that promote independence, inclusion, and opportunity. Our team is passionate about making a meaningful impact by helping individuals achieve their personal and professional goals while delivering high‑quality services to our community, business partners, and government customers.

At Vers Ability, you'll join a mission‑driven organization where your work changes lives and contributes to stronger, more inclusive communities.

Vers Ability Resources is seeking an experienced HR Recruiter to manage the full‑cycle recruitment process for a variety of Government Contract positions. This role partners closely with hiring managers to develop recruiting strategies, source top talent, coordinate hiring activities, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience while ensuring compliance with federal employment laws and government contract requirements. The ideal candidate is a proactive recruiter who enjoys building relationships, developing talent pipelines, organizing hiring events, and finding creative ways to attract qualified candidates.

Experience recruiting within government contracting, regulated industries, or high‑volume environments is strongly preferred.

• Manage full‑cycle recruitment from approved requisition through accepted offer.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop recruiting strategies and provide hiring guidance on processes and best practices.
• Source qualified candidates through job boards, Linked In, referrals, military transition programs, workforce partners, community organizations, and other recruiting channels.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for high‑volume, recurring, and difficult‑to‑fill positions.
• Conduct phone screens, evaluate candidate qualifications, and coordinate interviews.
• Prepare contingent offers and coordinate pre‑employment requirements.
• Recruit for positions supporting federal contracts, including roles requiring security clearances and military installation access.
• Coordinate Ability One qualification documentation while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
• Maintain accurate applicant records within the ATS and HRIS.
• Monitor recruiting metrics and provide hiring updates and reports.
• Coordinate hiring events, job fairs, recruitment marketing initiatives, and community outreach activities.
• Build and maintain partnerships with workforce agencies, military transition programs, educational institutions, vocational rehabilitation providers, and community organizations.
• Stay current on recruiting best practices, employment laws, sourcing strategies, AI recruiting tools, and government contracting requirements.
• Assist with onboarding activities, process improvements, and recruitment initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This is a hybrid, full‑time position scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Employees are expected to work three days per week in our Norfolk office and two days remotely from a home‑based, distraction‑free work environment. Candidates must be flexible to adjust their schedule based on organizational needs. Occasional travel is required for hiring events, meetings at our Hampton Corporate Office, and to build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, schools, workforce agencies, and other stakeholders.

Evening and weekend hours may be required to support recruiting events and business needs.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, Marketing, or a related field preferred; equivalent recruiting experience may be considered or a combination of the two.
• Minimum of three (3) years of full‑cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience managing multiple requisitions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, recruiting best practices, and…