Recruiter (Government Sector) - Essex Management

Job Title: Recruiter (Government Sector)

Location: US Remote (Must be able to work East Coast hours.)

Employment Type: This is a temporary role on a PT basis.

Hours of Employment: Ideally we're seeking someone who can support US business hours but please note that due to the nature of the work, there may be times where you'll have to have some meetings after business hours.

This position supports "Essex, an Emmes Company". Essex is a biomedical informatics and health information technology-focused consultancy founded in 2009 and headquartered in Rockville, MD. The Essex team comprises experts with extensive experience in strategically developing and managing complex health and biomedical information programs for clients in the Federal Government, research academia, and private sectors.

Primary Purpose

Essex Management is seeking an experienced Recruiter on a contract basis to support our growing hiring needs across government programs. This role is responsible for full life-cycle recruiting, from sourcing and engaging talent to managing the interview process, extending offers, and supporting onboarding activities. The ideal candidate has prior experience recruiting for government contracting organizations, understands the unique requirements of federal hiring (clearances, compliance, etc.), and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

This is a contract role and requires availability to work East Coast (ET) hours.

• Manage full life-cycle recruiting across multiple open roles supporting government programs.

• Assist in developing Job Description and creating job requisitions in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

• Source and attract candidates using job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, and other recruiting channels.

• Conduct initial candidate outreach and screening to assess qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.

• Shepherd candidates through the interview process, coordinating with hiring managers and ensuring a positive candidate experience.

• Facilitate feedback collection and maintain consistent communication with candidates and internal stakeholders.

• Prepare and extend offers, negotiate compensation when appropriate, and work to successfully close candidates.

• Coordinate and manage the background check process, ensuring compliance with company and government requirements.

• Support portions of the onboarding process, including candidate documentation, communication with HR, and start-date coordination.

• Maintain accurate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and ensure recruiting activity is properly documented.

• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements and build effective recruiting strategies.

• Ensure recruiting practices align with federal contracting compliance requirements and company policies.

• 3+ years of recruiting experience, with at least 1-2 years supporting government contracting organizations.

• Demonstrated experience managing full life-cycle recruiting

• Experience recruiting for roles supporting federal programs or government clients.

• Strong sourcing capabilities using platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and professional networks.

• Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience coordinating background checks and supporting onboarding processes.

• Experience working with ATS platforms (we use iCIMS) and background check systems (we use SkillSurvey & HireRight).

Emmes Group: Building a better future for us all.

Emmes Group is transforming the future of clinical research, bringing the promise of new medical discovery closer within reach for patients. Emmes Group was founded as Emmes more than 47 years ago, becoming one of the primary clinical research providers to the US government before expanding into public-private partnerships and commercial biopharma. Emmes has built industry leading capabilities in cell and gene therapy, vaccines and infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience.

We believe the work we do will have a direct impact on patients' lives and act accordingly. We strive to build a collaborative culture at the intersection of being a performance and people driven company. We're looking for talented professionals eager to help advance clinical research as we work to embed innovation into the fabric of our company. If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us!

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