Contract Recruiter Orlando, FL

Position Overview - This is a contracted role from October 2026
- March 2027

• Responsible for sourcing, interviewing and selecting non-exempt internal and external candidates for consideration and placement into available and future openings.
• Communicate with the various regional hiring managers to understand location and market specific requirements through a formal engagement call for each newly identified position.
• Develop strategic sourcing plans for positions and territories utilizing all available tools and resources.
• Conduct competency-based telephone interviews with candidates prior to presenting qualified, pre-screened applicants to the hiring managers.
• Follow up with hiring managers regarding candidate status and to provide feedback regarding the hiring decision.
• Facilitate the interview and screening process to move requisitions to a close.

• Participate in quarterly workforce planning meetings with key leaders to proactively identify talent acquisition needs that will drive pipeline management activity.
• Develop a strategy for sourcing candidates in a proactive manner to include regular internet sourcing using AIRS techniques, participation in social media websites, employee referral management, competitor solicitation and maintenance of a robust talent pipeline.
• Facilitate hiring events when necessary, within assigned geographic territories.
• Maintain all candidates with contact information in the searchable Applicant Tracking System with applicable notes.

• Establish relationships through participation in relevant local industry associations (alongside sales team members as appropriate) such as SHRM, ERE, PCMA, MPI or NACE to network with industry professionals.
• Cultivate college relationships which will benefit Encore for both short- and long-term recruiting solutions involving field team members whenever possible.

• Represent Encore well in providing positive first impressions and following through on candidate communication at all steps in the hiring process.
• Utilize the Applicant Tracking System to track all candidate communication and progress throughout the hiring process.
• Maintain appropriate candidate files and notes within the ATS which will meet Federal and State guidelines, document progress and serve as a reservoir for reporting information.
• Utilize social networking sites and the Encore Careers’ blog to communicate Encore’s employment messaging and generate positive candidate interest and feedback.
• Respond to all employment applicants in a timely and professional manner and follow-up on commitments made during the screening and recruitment process.

• Participate with Talent Acquisition team members by sharing candidate information, leads and market intelligence to support Encores overall talent strategies.
• Make recommendations for improvement areas within Talent Acquisition & Human Resources.
• Assist with projects, vacation coverage and other responsibilities as assigned. Take on additional requisitions outside of assigned region or scope as time permits.
• Utilize applicant tracking system to manage all requisition and candidate activity.
• Generate offer letters and lead candidates through the pre-employment process.
• Ensure onboarding activities are completed and communicate progress to all involved parties.

• BS/BA degree (preferably HR, Communications or Business Related)
• Minimum 2 years recent experience in full cycle recruiting in a services or related industry.
• Effective comprehension, listening, interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong…