Recruiter

American Institutes for Research

Recruiter responsible for managing full-cycle recruitment for American Institutes for Research. Collaborating with managers to build candidate pipelines and enhance hiring outcomes.

Posted 4/13/2026full-timeCalifornia, Illinois, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,400 - $116,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead full-cycle recruitment for a range of positions, including proactive sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer facilitation.
Partner closely with hiring managers to clarify role requirements, develop job postings, and align on search strategy and timelines.
Build and maintain candidate pipelines through strategic sourcing, targeted outreach, referrals, and optimized job posting channels.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation within the applicant tracking system, maintaining compliance and data integrity, and seamless workflow visibility.
Support employer branding initiatives by managing social platform postings, participating in virtual career events, and preparing polished, candidate‑facing materials.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives and support Applicant Tracking System (ATS) design and implementation efforts.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field.
5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally within a professional services, nonprofit, or research-driven environment.
Experienced with applicant tracking systems and sourcing platforms, including hands‑on experience with Dayforce.
Skilled in sourcing and lead generation, with hands‑on experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other advanced tools to fill hard‑to‑hire roles.

Benefits

Comp & perks

AIR’s Total Rewards Program
Health insurance
Flexible work arrangements
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

full-cycle recruitmentsourcingscreeninginterview coordinationoffer facilitationcandidate pipeline managementprocess improvementdata integritylead generationjob posting optimization

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationorganizationalstrategic thinkingattention to detailproblem-solvingcandidate engagementbrandingrelationship buildinginitiative

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human ResourcesBachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in Psychology