Recruiter Jobs in District of Columbia

A Recruiter plays a critical role in the human resources industry, where they are responsible for identifying, attracting, and shortlisting candidates for the recruitment process in response to the needs of the organization. They help to streamline the hiring process by sourcing candidates, performing initial interviews, and coordinating the hiring process with hiring managers. Recruiters often use applicant tracking systems and other recruiting software to manage candidates throughout the recruitment process.

Important skills for a Recruiter include excellent communication and negotiation skills, decision-making ability, and knowledge of recruitment software and databases. They should also have a good understanding of employment laws, and being Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) or a Certified Employment Specialist (CES) could be advantageous. Prior to becoming a Recruiter, one might have roles such as a Recruitment Coordinator, HR Assistant, or even a career in sales or customer service that allows them to develop the necessary communication and people skills.

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Senior Technical Recruiter, Space (Contract)

  • ANDURIL INDUSTRIES
  • Washington, DC
  • 22 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 22 hours ago

Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates....

In Person

Physician Recruiter

  • Universal Health Services
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

The UHS Acute Physician Recruitment Department is seeking a dedicated and proactive Physician Recruiter to support our facilities in identifying and recruiting top physician talent....

In Person

University Recruiter - Senior Associate

  • KPMG
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate, University Talent Acquisition (UTA) Recruiter to join our Talent and Culture organization....

In Person

Equal Employment Specialist, NB-0260-V (ICTAP/CTAP/VEOA Eligibles)

  • OFFICE OF MINORITY AND WOMEN INCLUSION
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago

Equal Employment Specialist, NB-0260-V (ICTAP/CTAP/VEOA Eligibles) Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Office of Minority and Women Inclusion Summary As an EEO...

In Person Full Time

Staff Hardware Recruiter

  • Shield AI
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago

This person will own full-cycle recruiting for complex hardware engineering functions with a particular emphasis on Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Avionics, and other highly specialized technical...

In Person

Equal Employment Specialist

  • Immigration and Customs Enforcement
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago

View Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement. Organizational Location: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,...

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Temporary Talent Sourcer

  • Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago

Partner closely with the recruiting team to recruit top candidates Research and communicate market data including supply and demand Use data and insights to fine-tune your sourcing approach and maximize...

In Person Temporary

Internal Recruiter (Temporary to Hire)

  • The Choice Inc.
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago

Duties: Manage full-cycle recruiting from candidate sourcing through offer and onboarding....

Hybrid Temporary

Corporate Recruiter

  • United Bank
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago

The Corporate Recruiter is a strategic partner to senior executives by driving full-cycle recruiting activities across senior leadership roles across the organization....

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Equal Employment Specialist, NB-0260-V (ICTAP/CTAP/VEOA Eligibles)

  • Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago

As an EEO Specialist, you will provide technical expertise to support the oversight, development, and implementation of policies for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) Equal...

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Recruitment Specialist (O-5 Billet) Non-Supervisory - External

  • District of Columbia Courts
  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago

The Recruitment Specialist manages IHSC recruitment and hiring for U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Officers....

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Recruiter

  • Goodwin Recruiting
  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago

This is a 100% commission-based, remote business opportunity with unlimited earning potential. We are looking for business partners who are looking to generate a minimum of yearly revenue in the...

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Talent Acquisition Specialist

  • Addison Group
  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago

Job Description: The Talent Acquisition Specialist will oversee full-cycle recruitment activities for assigned openings while serving as a trusted partner to hiring managers and candidates....

Remote Full Time

Corporate Recruiter

  • HITT Contracting Inc
  • Washington, DC
  • 10 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 10 days ago

Responsibilities Full Cycle Recruiting & Hiring Partnership Lead full cycle recruiting for Corporate Resources positions across a variety of functional areas and levels Manage the full recruiting lifecycle...

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Marketing & Recruitment Specialist

  • The Catholic University of America
  • Washington, DC
  • 12 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 12 days ago

Specialist Overview: The Marketing & Recruitment Specialist, College of Arts & Sciences, is responsible for developing and executing strategic marketing initiatives that drive undergraduate recruitment...

In Person

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Salary for Recruiter Jobs in District of Columbia

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Highest Education Level

Recruiters in District of Columbia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
51.3%
Master's Degree
26.1%
Associate's Degree
7.4%
High School or GED
6.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.2%
Some College
1.2%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Recruiters in District of Columbia
4-6 years
50.9%
1-2 years
30.0%
2-4 years
7.8%
Less than 1 year
4.6%
6-8 years
4.6%
None
1.6%
10+ years
0.5%



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