Recruiter

October 27, 2026
Columbia, MD, US
$60,000 – $90,000/yr
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Recruitment. Lead the full recruitment cycle and support the selection of top talent. Develop, gain approval on, and implement company-wide recruitment strategy. Continually evaluate, recommend changes, and optimize recruiting processes and results. Self-initiate and execute all recruiting processes timely and accurately.

Candidate Selection

  • Develop, implement, and meet or exceed Recruiting key performance indicators to meet the needs of the evolving organization.
  • Lead and execute candidate selection process for company-wide roles.
  • Document and evolve all recruitment processes. Report to VP of HR regarding weekly progress on KPIs.
  • Execute all recruitment-related HRIS processes. Create new and backfill opportunities in Recruiting system and monitor and facilitate workflow approvals for timely posting.
  • Maintain all applicant tracking and lead related reporting processes. Review and screen resumes, initiate contact with candidates, maintain status on next steps, and coordinate/schedule interviews.
  • Develop strong relationships with Hiring Managers by leveraging input from Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs) on managerial recruiting style and actively communicating via email and weekly/bi-weekly update meetings.
  • Conduct phone interviews.
  • Maintain and communicate recruiting-related documentation and reporting.
  • Promote CDP’s brand and total rewards platform to candidates to strengthen recruitment capabilities.

Sourcing

  • Develop, communicate, gain approval, and implement CDP sourcing strategy, with input from key customers and the team. Utilize UKG, LinkedIn, college/university career fairs + platforms, professional associations, and trade groups to enact proactive applicant sourcing.
  • Maintain relationships with agency partners including any agency agreements.
  • Form and facilitate relationships with non- and for-profit organizations to grow and fortify the Company’s pipeline.
  • Leverage CDP brand to gain stakeholder brand awareness and thereby facilitate the Company’s posture as an employer of choice.
  • Lead annual Internship class recruiting, welcome orientation + gifts, and learning series.
  • Develop, maintain, execute, and obtain all Sourcing KPIs.

Onboarding

  • Execute full onboarding process.
  • Prepare new hire talking points for verbal offers.
  • Create and send offer letters and packages to candidates, including initiation of background check and drug screen.
  • Monitor and manage status of pre-employment requirements and Maintain contact with the candidate through the first day of employment.
  • Monitor and execute internal notifications, calendar invites, schedule orientations with IT/Payroll/HR, and send welcome email with first day instructions.
  • Work with Hiring Managers to ensure all tools and resources are made available to new hires.
  • Facilitate new hire orientation.

Offboarding

  • Execute full offboarding processes.
  • Monitor, create, and track termination letters and notifications. Collect resignation letters, if applicable.
  • Schedule Exit Interviews with HRBPs.

Staffing Process

  • Maintain, analyze, and run staffing plan weekly, quarterly, and ad hoc.
  • Lead weekly Recruiting meeting with HRBPs and VP – HR.
  • Manage and execute quarterly staffing process.
  • Create and maintain relevant analytics including reporting on key recruitment metrics.
  • Partner with HRBPs and Managers to vet and address staffing needs.
  • Create and clean up opportunities and prepare reports.
  • Lead the budgetary process with Corporate Accounting by providing relevant staffing updates.
  • Provide quarterly recruiting-related accruals.

Metrics

  • Develop and report on key Recruitment metrics to key stakeholders.
  • Evaluate and communicate key trends to VP of HR. Participate in action for any findings.

Recruitment Compliance.

Execute recruitment documentation and compliance processes.

  • Manage all annual reporting requirements + related action items/plan for Affirmative Action Plan (AAP), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Veterans-4212.
  • Ensure compliance of recruiting practices and applicable regulations (ex: pay ranges on job postings).
  • Ensure all recruitment processes adhere to compliance requirements.

Pay Range: $60,000 - $90,000

CDP proudly offers to all employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week market-leading health benefits including medical, dental, vision and prescription, etc.