Recruitment Specialist

Position: Recruitment Specialist
Company: Ad Astra, Inc.
Location: Remote (EST Time Zone)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary (with potential for permanent role)

Employer Information

Ad Astra is a growing organization dedicated to connecting people and opportunities through exceptional talent solutions. We value collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across all departments.

Job Purpose

The Recruitment Specialist will be responsible for identifying, attracting, and hiring qualified candidates to meet the company’s staffing needs. This role plays a key part in supporting our talent acquisition strategy and ensuring an excellent candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

Key Responsibilities

Perform searches for qualified candidates using multiple sources, including databases, networking, online job boards, media advertisements, job fairs, recruiting firms, and employee referrals

Represent Ad Astra at various events and act as the company’s ambassador to prospective clients and candidates

Respond to client requests or inquiries for recruitment services in a professional and timely manner

Participate in daily and weekly team meetings, leadership sessions, and company improvement initiatives

Support continuous improvement efforts within the HR and Recruitment teams

Complete other assigned tasks and duties related to the recruitment function

Qualifications

Education: Associate Degree (required)
Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years of recruitment or related experience

Required Skills and Competencies

Excellent active listening and attention to detail

Highly organized with strong follow-through

Clear and concise communication skills (both written and verbal)

Strong coordination and public speaking abilities

High level of social perceptiveness and empathy

Skilled in negotiation, judgment, and decision-making

Ability to handle complex problem-solving situations effectively

Required Knowledge

Proficiency in English reading and writing

Strong understanding of administration and management principles

Familiarity with standard sourcing techniques and candidate qualification processes

Awareness of recruitment trends and best practices

Knowledge of customer and personal service

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

Understanding of personnel and human resources management

Experience with high-volume recruitment and long-term project oversight

Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and sourcing databases

Proficiency in MS Office Suite and other productivity tools

Skilled in social media recruiting and outreach

If you are passionate about recruitment, enjoy working in a dynamic environment, and are looking for an opportunity to grow with a forward-thinking organization, we would love to hear from you.