**Position:** Recruitment Specialist **Company:** Ad Astra, Inc. **Location:** Remote (EST Time Zone) **Employment Type:** Full\-Time, Temporary (with potential for permanent role) **Employer Information** Ad Astra is a growing organization dedicated to connecting people and opportunities through exceptional talent solutions. We value collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across all departments. **Job Purpose** The Recruitment Specialist will be responsible for identifying, attracting, and hiring qualified candidates to meet the company’s staffing needs. This role plays a key part in supporting our talent acquisition strategy and ensuring an excellent candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. **Key Responsibilities** * Perform searches for qualified candidates using multiple sources, including databases, networking, online job boards, media advertisements, job fairs, recruiting firms, and employee referrals * Represent Ad Astra at various events and act as the company’s ambassador to prospective clients and candidates * Respond to client requests or inquiries for recruitment services in a professional and timely manner * Participate in daily and weekly team meetings, leadership sessions, and company improvement initiatives * Support continuous improvement efforts within the HR and Recruitment teams * Complete other assigned tasks and duties related to the recruitment function **Qualifications** **Education:** Associate Degree (required) **Years of Experience:** Minimum 2 years of recruitment or related experience **Required Skills and Competencies** * Excellent active listening and attention to detail * Highly organized with strong follow\-through * Clear and concise communication skills (both written and verbal) * Strong coordination and public speaking abilities * High level of social perceptiveness and empathy * Skilled in negotiation, judgment, and decision\-making * Ability to handle complex problem\-solving situations effectively **Required Knowledge** * Proficiency in English reading and writing * Strong understanding of administration and management principles * Familiarity with standard sourcing techniques and candidate qualification processes * Awareness of recruitment trends and best practices * Knowledge of customer and personal service **Preferred Knowledge and Skills** * Understanding of personnel and human resources management * Experience with high\-volume recruitment and long\-term project oversight * Hands\-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and sourcing databases * Proficiency in MS Office Suite and other productivity tools * Skilled in social media recruiting and outreach If you are passionate about recruitment, enjoy working in a dynamic environment, and are looking for an opportunity to grow with a forward\-thinking organization, we would love to hear from you.