Contract Recruiter - Arkansas

Contract Recruiter - Hybrid role - Arkansas

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER’s workforce is located across eight locations in the United States. The tremendous growth of SIG SAUER has fueled outstanding opportunities for experienced professionals to join our team.

Position Summary:
The primary role of the Contract Recruiter is to handle all aspects of recruiting candidates for positions at SIG SAUER, Inc. This person must be able to perform well while working independently, multi-tasking, and thriving in a very fast paced environment.

• Ascertain recruitment requirements by evaluating organizational development plans.
• Confer with management to identify recruiting needs.
• Develop effective recruiting plans and strategies.
• Assess assigned positions to develop job descriptions and job candidate profiles.
• Review and clarify job specifications, competencies and skills required.
• Align job candidate profiles with staffing objectives.
• Source applicants through various methods including advertising, recruiters, job sites, career fairs.
• Maintain effective relationships with social and professional networks to source qualified candidates.
• Organize and execute college recruitment programs.
• Pre-screen job candidates.
• Review resumes and qualifications to determine suitability of candidates.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews cooperatively with hiring managers.
• Inform candidates fully about the job and company.
• Brief and debrief candidates before and after interviews.
• Verify references.
• Conduct background checks.
• Facilitate pre-employment testing.
• Manage all communication with candidates.
• Provide regular updates and feedback to managers.
• Manage applicant tracking system.
• Maintain accurate and current applicant data base.
• Extend offers of employment within company procedures.
• Manage the job offer including negotiation and administration.
• Draft rejection letters.
• Assist in organizing new employee orientation.
• Maintain recruiting stats weekly.
• Keep current with sourcing strategies and industry trends.
• Ensure regulatory aspects of the full cycle recruitment process is compliant with federal and state legislation.

• Degree or diploma in human resources management, business administration or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of recruiting experience.
• Knowledge of general principles of recruiting.
• Knowledge of staffing systems and tools (ADP).
• Experience in managing applicant data bases.
• Experience of applicant tracking systems.
• Experience in candidate sourcing solutions.
• Knowledge of applicable computer applications.
• Knowledge of relevant employment legislation.

• Able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which is required in designated areas.

SIG SAUER, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.