Recruiter

About The Company

Franklin Professionals supports organizations in building effective teams by connecting them with qualified talent. The company values thoughtful hiring, responsive communication, and organized processes that help candidates and hiring teams make informed decisions. As the organization continues to grow, its Human Resources team plays an important role in supporting staffing needs and creating a professional experience throughout the recruitment process.

About The Role

Franklin Professionals is seeking an experienced, organized, and motivated Recruiter to join its Human Resources team. This is a full-time, fully remote position for a recruiting professional who enjoys engaging with candidates, assessing qualifications, and partnering with hiring managers to advance hiring decisions. The Recruiter will guide applicants through each stage of the selection process, from reviewing applications and conducting interviews to coordinating next steps and supporting onboarding administration.

The successful candidate will balance multiple openings while maintaining accuracy, urgency, and consistent follow-through. Strong judgment and clear communication are essential to evaluating candidates against established requirements and providing hiring managers with useful recommendations. The role also involves maintaining applicant records in the CareerPlug applicant tracking system and handling sensitive information with discretion.

Qualifications

Previous experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or a related Human Resources role is required. Candidates should have demonstrated experience reviewing resumes, screening applicants, conducting interviews, and evaluating qualifications against position requirements. The ability to make thoughtful recommendations and communicate assessment findings professionally is important.

Qualified candidates will bring excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and exceptional organization and attention to detail. They should be comfortable managing several job openings and candidate pipelines simultaneously, prioritizing competing deadlines, and maintaining timely follow-up. Experience with applicant tracking systems, virtual interviewing platforms, email, and standard business software is expected. The ability to work independently, take ownership of tasks, exercise sound judgment, and protect confidential information is essential. Experience with onboarding, background checks, and employment eligibility verification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Create, post, and maintain job advertisements that attract qualified applicants. Review applications and resumes, distribute and evaluate pre-screening questionnaires and assessments, and conduct remote interviews to assess experience, qualifications, communication, and suitability. Compare candidates with established hiring criteria, recommend qualified applicants for advancement, and present candidate information to hiring managers and leadership for further consideration.

Coordinate interviews and communicate promptly with applicants throughout the selection process, maintaining a professional candidate experience from application through hiring decisions. Manage applicant activity and maintain accurate, current records in CareerPlug. Monitor pipelines, balance multiple active openings, and collaborate with HR colleagues and hiring managers to clarify staffing needs, position requirements, and priorities. Provide regular progress updates, identify process bottlenecks, and recommend ways to improve efficiency. Support recruiting initiatives and job fairs as needed.

Prepare and distribute hiring documents, review completed forms for accuracy, initiate background checks, and refer results for additional review or approval when appropriate. Enter new employees into the payroll system to initiate onboarding, complete employment eligibility procedures including Form I-9 and E-Verify in accordance with applicable requirements, and maintain confidential candidate and employee records. Provide additional HR administrative support as needed.

Benefits

This full-time position is fully remote and follows a consistent Monday-through-Friday schedule, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Compensation is $26–$32 per hour, commensurate with experience. The role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to hiring outcomes, work closely with HR colleagues and hiring leaders, and apply recruiting expertise across multiple openings. Any additional benefits or employment terms can be discussed during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity

Franklin Professionals is committed to fair and respectful hiring practices. Employment decisions are based on relevant qualifications, experience, and business needs. We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and employment process in accordance with applicable laws.