Recruitment Consultant – 6-12 Month Contract

Wilson

Recruitment Consultant connecting clients with talent through sourcing, screening, and candidate advocacy. Managing recruiting pipelines and client relationships for Wilson’s recruitment services.

Posted 8/21/2026contractNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $50 - $75 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruiting, including candidate sourcing, client relationship management, and performance metrics. Proficient in utilizing applicant tracking systems and developing innovative recruitment strategies to meet hiring goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle RecruitingCandidate SourcingApplicant Tracking System ExperienceClient Relationship ManagementPerformance Metrics Achievement

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Competitive Market ResearchPassive SourcingAdvanced Internet SearchesNegotiating CandidatesRecruitment Strategies

Soft Skills

Strong Client FocusTime PrioritizationFlexibilityCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeApplicant Tracking System

Industry Keywords

Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)Submit-to-Interview RatioInterview-to-Offer RatioCandidate NetworkHiring Manager Consultation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the selection process by identifying and assessing candidates, conducting initial phone screens, facilitating interviews, and gathering feedback from clients and candidates
Build and maintain a strong candidate network through market research and ongoing bench management
Anticipate client needs and hiring manager preferences while delivering strong submit-to-interview and interview-to-offer ratios
Develop creative and proactive recruitment strategies to identify passive and active candidates
Present strong talent for open positions and overcome objections in the hiring process
Consult with hiring managers on final selections, compensation, and recruitment processes
Maintain strong client and candidate relationships and satisfaction
Meet weekly and monthly submit and hire goals
Update and maintain applicant tracking system data, reports, and related administrative records

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven ability to successfully perform all aspects of recruiting, including competitive market research, passive sourcing, advanced internet searches, negotiating and closing candidates while achieving results in a fast-paced, metrics- and deadline-driven recruiting environment
Ability to exceed performance expectations and goals, as well as implement feedback to achieve desired outcomes
Ability to confidently communicate the recruiting pipeline to others
Strong client focus and commitment to continuous improvement
Ability to execute recruitment strategies, including clear articulation of RPO and client relationship
Strong time prioritization skills, flexibility, and ability to adapt when directions and priorities shift
Active participation on a recruiting team and contribution to open collaboration
Computer proficiency, including intermediate MS Office skills
Experience working in an applicant tracking system
Strong social media presence

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus/commission programs
Competitive benefits package
Health insurance coverage
Retirement plan
Employee wellness program
Life and disability benefits
Unlimited PTO