Junior Recruiter / Recruiting Coordinator

Vaco has partnered with a client located downtown Indianapolis to hire a Recruiting Coordinator for a 2 month contract opportunity.
Assignment Details:

• Duration: 2 months (potential to extend based on needs)
• Schedule: Mon-Fri,open for part time or full time (40 hours per week)
• Work Environment: Hybrid schedule. Office located downtown Indianapolis. Recruiter would be expected to work onsite 1-2 days per week.

Position Summary:

This temporary position will support the recruiting team with critical coordination and sourcing activities. The ideal candidate is organized, resourceful, and confident working independently. Youll help drive an efficient hiring process by supporting both internal managers and external candidates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule and coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring teams

• Serve as a liaison between hiring managers and external staffing agencies; maintain job postings and candidate flow

• Source candidates for lower-level professional and administrative roles using job boards (e.g., Indeed) and LinkedIn

• Conduct initial screening interviews and assess basic qualifications

• Participate in intake meetings with hiring managers to understand job requirements

• Track candidate activity and maintain records in the applicant tracking system (ATS)

• Communicate regularly with candidates regarding updates, feedback, next steps, and scheduling

• Work closely with hiring managers to drive timely feedback, support interview coordination, and provide market insights

Qualifications:

• 12 years of recruiting, HR coordination, or administrative experience

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Experience sourcing candidates through Indeed and LinkedIn

• Ability to work autonomously and take initiative

• Strong communication skills , including:

  • Providing timely updates to candidates

  • Coordinating with hiring managers to ensure process momentum and gather feedback

• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

• Familiarity with ATS systems and Microsoft Office

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is a plus

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individuals skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the companys 401(k) retirement plan.