Cherokee Federal · 2 days ago
Federal Recruiter
Cherokee Federal is a division of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on serving the government’s mission. They are seeking a Federal Recruiter to lead the recruitment process for federal contracting positions, ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing candidate experience.
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Responsibilities
Lead Full-Cycle Recruitment with Federal Expertise Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process for both clinical and non-clinical positions, ensuring a seamless candidate experience and alignment with organizational staffing objectives. Utilize advanced sourcing techniques—including referrals, professional networks, and specialized job boards—to attract licensed, credentialed, and culturally aligned professionals, including candidates requiring or possessing security clearances
Specialized Talent Sourcing in Federal Contracting and Military Environments Leverage strategic sourcing methods to identify and engage qualified CONUS and OCONUS professionals within a federal contracting framework, including military settings. Proactively source candidates who are licensed, credentialed, mission-aligned, and eligible for or holding security clearances
Collaborate with Hiring Managers Build strategic recruiting plans that reflect departmental needs, patient care standards, and evolving workforce trends
Ensure Regulatory Compliance & Quality Uphold federal hiring regulations and EEO/AA standards with a strong emphasis on ethical hiring and credential verification
Maximize ATS & Recruitment Tools Leverage applicant tracking systems to maintain data integrity, monitor recruitment metrics, and streamline hiring workflows
Support Credentialing & Onboarding Coordinate background checks, license verification, reference checks, and onboarding logistics to ensure compliance with regulations and readiness for patient-facing roles
Advise on Compensation Strategy Align offers with market benchmarks and budget constraints to attract top-tier talent in competitive regions
Track Labor Market Trends Analyze geographic and specialty-specific data to inform proactive staffing strategies and workforce planning
Enhance Candidate Experience Guide candidates through each stage of the hiring journey, improving engagement, reducing time-to-fill, and minimizing turnover
Qualification
Required
5+ Years of Recruiting Experience Demonstrated success in meeting hiring goals within fast-paced, compliance-driven federal environments
Proficient in ATS/CRM Platforms Skilled in using enterprise-level recruitment systems to manage candidate pipelines and ensure accurate documentation
Advanced Sourcing & Engagement Skills Experienced in active and passive recruiting techniques tailored to roles, including outreach to professional associations and talent communities
Regulatory & Compensation Knowledge Strong understanding of employment laws, federal contracting requirements, and compensation structures for clinical roles
Exceptional Communication Skills Capable of crafting compelling job descriptions, engaging outreach messages, and clear communications with candidates and stakeholders
Highly Organized & Responsive Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions, prioritize tasks, and maintain timely follow-up across concurrent roles
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
Other possible benefits as provided
Company
Cherokee Federal
Cherokee Federal, a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is a trusted team of government contracting professionals who can rapidly build innovative solutions.
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