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DC Area Recruiters

The place for recruiters throughout DC, Virginia and Maryland to share and collaborate.

Location: Washington, DC
Members: 228
Latest Activity: Jan 13

Upcoming DC-Area Recruiter Networking-Educational Events

Project SAME
February 11, 2009 - Montgomery College, Rockville, MD
Featuring Paul Siker - Protecting Your Employment Brand from Social Media Backlash
For more info: http://www.staffingadvisors.com/NewsAndEvents/SAME.asp

Project SAVE
February 17, 2009 - The MITRE Corporation, McLean, VA
For more info: http://www.cluffassociates.com/nextmtg.html

MAY 26, 2010 - HOLD THE DATE!
Major Event Announcement Coming Soon!!!

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Ed Bales Comment by Ed Bales on December 3, 2009 at 3:25pm
I will be in the Herndon/DC area 12/14 - 12/15 (maybe longer). So, if you have need for a Senior Recruiting Professional contact me to arrange interview. I'm totally open to domestic and international travel as well as OCONUS locations to include emerging and frontier countries.
Yardley Comment by Yardley on September 23, 2009 at 1:55pm
Looking for a top notch sourcer - contract recruiter at sourcefire. please email ygreene@sourcefire.com
Kelly Dingee Comment by Kelly Dingee on September 9, 2009 at 6:01am
Anyone looking for a contract sourcing/recruiting opening in Columbia, MD? SourceFire has one - email Chris Kelley for details ckelley@sourcefire.com
Dee Cizmadia Comment by Dee Cizmadia on August 26, 2009 at 4:48pm
HI Everyone!

I am helping the Management Sciences for Health (www.msh.org) find a Recruiter/HR Generalist that is fluent in English/FRENCH. This individual MUST be fluent in both English and FRENCH. This is a requirement and is non-negotiable.


Below is the job description. If you know of anyone who might fit this description, please send the information to them. The position is located in Arlington, VA. The organization will consider those who do not live in the area, but the out of area successful candidate will need to pay for their own relocation.

Please direct the person to apply directly to www.msh.org. Once on the site click on Careers and enter the job req number: 10-036CPM. Recruiter/HR Generalist – Arlington, VA
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SUMMARY
Working closely with the Senior Human Resources Manager and Partner, the Recruiter/HR Generalist provides support to the Center of Pharmaceutical Management staff in the US and in field offices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Working with the Senior Human Resources Manager and Partner and with other recruiters, provide full-cycle recruitment support to hiring managers for administrative and technical openings following established recruitment SOPs.

a) Meet and talk with managers in the US and abroad in order to understand their recruitment needs.
b) Assist managers by reviewing and editing job descriptions to conform to MSH’s format.
c) Post and advertise openings.
d) Screen applicants and conduct phone interviews.
e) Verify credentials.
f) Contact candidates and participate in interviews. Provide input and make recommendations.
g) Check references and share information with hiring manager to assist them in their decisions.
h) Extend employment offers for specific job openings
• Develop and maintain relationship with employment agencies, universities, and other recruitment sources
• Routinely review open positions under his or her responsibility. Manage the applicant flow through i-Recruiter and actively and with a sense of urgency source for relevant applicants using own network and various Internet sources and methods; actively follow up with managers to ensure prompt closure of open positions
• Routinely provide updates to the Senior Human Resources Manager and Partner and suggest options as necessary
• Update the CPM recruitment reports and coordinate weekly recruitment meeting.
Constantly and independently search for possible sources where to advertise and source for candidates, especially using Internet sources
• Actively and with a sense of urgency monitor advertised openings to recommend alternative advertising options to the Senior Human Resources Manager and Partner before the expiration of announcement until the position is filled
• Identify staffing agencies and serve as the point of contact; assist managers in hiring temporary staff
• Monitor the service of the staffing agencies and recommend changes as necessary
With the assistance of the Human Resources Coordinator, represent MSH at conferences and recruitment fairs for strategic recruitment purposes
• Check references for finalist candidates as necessary and update the Senior Human Resources Manager and Partner and the hiring managers about the results
• Benefits, Performance Evaluation, Employment Processes, Compensation, and Training
Assist in providing support to staff in the US and in field offices and projects with the PPRD process as needed, including assisting managers and staff in understanding the process and deliver training
• Deliver regular and project-specific new employee orientation to include MSH's policies, benefits and procedures for domestic staff and field offices
• Provide advice, assistance, and follow-up on company policies, procedures, and documentation
• Coordinate the FMLA process in the Arlington, VA office ensuring timeliness
Update the Senior HR Manager and Partner on any potential employee relation issues that may need attention
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and maintaining personal networks
• Working with the HRMS Manager coordinate the Affirmative Action Plan process in the Arlington Office
• Demonstrate initiative in developing and recommending operating policy and procedural improvements
• Actively participate in HR staff meetings and provide input regarding the status of activities under his or her responsibility
• Perform these and other duties as assigned demonstrating initiative, collaboration, team work, a sense of urgency, confidentiality, and discretion in compliance with domestic and international employment laws
• Provide support to the Center during extended absences of the Senior Human Resources Manager and Partner

QUALIFICATIONS
 English fluency and French Fluency required
 Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or equivalent combination of education and experience, masters’ degree preferred. PHR certification desired and preferred
 Demonstrated experience as a recruiter and as a generalist in non-profit public health international organizations preferred. Recruitment experience in USAID-funded projects preferred
 Demonstrated effective internet recruiting skills and experience strongly desired and preferred; AIRS training is a definite plus
 Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate and work with staff at all levels
 Ability to handle human resources issues with a high degree of confidentiality, tact, and discretion, and good judgment
 Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and customer-service orientation skills, with the motivation and the ability to effectively function independently and as an HR team member
 Strong organizational skills and a strong understanding of paying attention to detail and accuracy
 A high degree of flexibility required with proven ability to access and manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet competing deadlines in a time-sensitive manner
 Previous work experience in a culturally and linguistically diverse environment preferred
 Demonstrated intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Experience using ABRA database and i-Recruiter preferred
 Availability and willingness to travel internationally up to 10% of the time if required.
DCTechRecruiter 202-596-5411 Comment by DCTechRecruiter 202-596-5411 on August 6, 2009 at 12:59pm
QA/Tester - Reston, VA
1) Experience with web and eCommerce applications built in J2EE and Java
2) Experience with testing migrations or conversions, no functional testing necessary, just “did it work.”
3) Stellar communication skills
4) Extensive experience with Rational Suite
5) Experienced with automated Link Validation Tools and web spiders
6) Experienced with HTML/CSS errors and fixes
7) Requires BS/BA degree
8) Green Card & US Citizen only please

If interested e-mail jperreault@sesc.com or call Jay at 703-262-5663 or Apply NOW!
Or apply at http://itcontract.ning.com/group/DCTech
DCTechRecruiter 202-596-5411 Comment by DCTechRecruiter 202-596-5411 on August 6, 2009 at 12:42pm
Requirements Analyst - Reston, VA
1) Requirements gathering experience, particularly with other IT groups, like networking and infrastructure
2) Documentation.....system and workflow documentation as well as creating case studies or templates for following "releases" of this project
3) Expert experience with RequisitePro
4) The environment is working with RUP and Agile methodologies
5) Requires BS/BA degree
6) Green Card & US Citizen only please

If interested e-mail jperreault@sesc.com or call Jay at 703-262-5663 or Apply NOW! or apply at http://itcontract.ning.com/group/DCTech
DCTechRecruiter 202-596-5411 Comment by DCTechRecruiter 202-596-5411 on July 13, 2009 at 1:14pm
Java J2EE Developer- Reston, VA
1) 5+ years (mid-level) of experience of being a strong/ solid developer
2) Web applications experience using AJAX is critical
3) Familiar with Oracle 10G on the backend
4) Ability to commit to a two-year assignment and offer leadership for the team
5) Client facing and soft skills experience helpful (sharp & articulate)
6) Requires BS/BA degree
7) EAD, Green Card & US Citizen only please

If interested e-mail jperreault@sesc.com or call Jay at 703-262-5663 or apply at http://itcontract.ning.com/group/DCTech

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DCTechRecruiter 202-596-5411 Comment by DCTechRecruiter 202-596-5411 on June 4, 2009 at 11:59am
Senior Java Developer with Documentum Experience- Chantilly, VA
1) 5+ years of full life-cycle with Ajile/ Iterative development
2) 5+ years of development using Java, PL/SQL, SQL Forms, C/C++, VB, & Perl
3) Experience working in an UNIX environment
4) Experience working with Documentum’s content server and repository is critical
5) Requires BS/BA degree
6) EAD, Green Card & US Citizen only please

If interested e-mail jperreault@sesc.com or call Jay at 703-262-5663 or apply at http://itcontract.ning.com/group/DCTech

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Horizon Staffing Services Comment by Horizon Staffing Services on June 2, 2009 at 5:17pm
Company name
HORIZON STAFFING SERVICES ( HSS )

Name of town
HQ – Hartford ,CT
Branch – Norwalk & Danbury ,CT

Name of Award/certification
ICIC released Horizon Staffing Services is ranked 17th on the list of the fastest growing inner-city companies in America its 2009 Inner City 100 list.


Name of organization giving award and where it is based
Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC)

Description of organization giving award
The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) is a national not-for-profit organization founded in 1994 by Harvard Business School professor Michael E. Porter. ICIC’s mission is to promote economic prosperity in America’s inner cities through private sector engagement that leads to jobs, income and wealth creation for local residents. ICIC brings together business and civic leaders to drive innovation and action, transform thinking and accelerate inner city business growth and investment.

Reason for award
Horizon Staffing Services is ranked 17th on the list of the fastest growing inner-city companies in America when the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) released its 2009 Inner City 100 list. Innovative practices and sustained growth are the predominant traits of the 2009 Inner City 100, a ranking of the 100 fastest-growing businesses in inner city communities nationwide.
The 2009 Inner City 100 winners grew at a compound annual growth rate of 40 percent and an average rate of 324 percent between 2003 and 2007. Collectively, the top 100 inner city businesses have employed nearly 17,000 people and created nearly 10,000 new jobs over the past five years

 

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