Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. VitalSource is a leading technology company specializing in digital content delivery for higher education. They are seeking a Recruiter to manage the full hiring lifecycle, partnering closely with hiring managers to attract and close top talent while ensuring an equitable candidate experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full recruiting lifecycle across 10 to 12 open requisitions simultaneously, from intake through offer, with clear communication at every stage
- Partner with hiring managers at intake to define role requirements, calibrate the ideal candidate profile, and align on sourcing strategy, interview process, and timeline
- Actively source candidates through Jobvite, LinkedIn, professional networks, employee referrals, and community channels; maintain a healthy pipeline for current and near-term openings
- Conduct structured recruiter screens and provide clear, evidence-based candidate assessments to hiring managers
- Own the candidate experience from first contact to close, communicating proactively and representing VitalSource's mission and employee value proposition with consistency
- Track and report recruiting funnel metrics in Jobvite; surface trends, conversion gaps, and time-to-fill data to the Senior Director, Talent Management
- Coach hiring managers on structured interviewing, candidate evaluation, and offer strategy; serve as a trusted advisor, not just a sourcing partner
- Support inclusive job description language, sourcing diversification, and structured evaluation practices
- Maintain accurate records in Jobvite and ADP; ensure compliance with recordkeeping requirements across all requisitions
- Own and maintain job descriptions, partnering with hiring managers to ensure accuracy and alignment before posting
- Represent VitalSource at recruiting events and on employer brand channels
Skills
- 3 to 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, in a technology environment
- Proficiency in an ATS platform; Jobvite experience is a plus
- Working knowledge of ADP or a comparable HRIS for offer and onboarding coordination
- Experience drafting and refining job descriptions that accurately reflect the role
- Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously
- Clear, candid written and verbal communication with candidates, hiring managers, and team members
- Sound judgment in candidate assessment; ability to distinguish must-haves from preferences and redirect when calibration drifts
- A sense of urgency to fill roles efficiently with the right fit for both the candidate and VitalSource
- Comfort using AI tools, including Claude, to improve efficiency in sourcing, job description drafting, and candidate communications
- A bachelor's degree is not required; this is a skills-based role
Benefits
- Competitive base salary and a strong variable component.
- Generous, well-rounded benefits such as Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, FSA, HSA, ID Protection, Pet and Legal Insurance
- 401K match up to 5%.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Use our tuition reimbursement program.
- Start at 4 weeks’ vacation, 12 sick days, 11 company holidays, and 3 personal days.
- Flexible work schedules and remote capabilities (by team) - feel free to skip the commute and hit your deadlines from home.
- Opportunities for fitness challenges and rewards.
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