[Remote] Contract Recruiter

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Clayton Services is searching for a Contract Recruiter to join a rapidly growing organization supporting high-volume hiring efforts across the Houston area and surrounding regions. The Contract Recruiter will be responsible for building and managing a consistent pipeline of candidates for specialized rescue technician roles, focusing on sourcing from EMS, fire academy, and related talent pools.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for high-volume hiring needs (20–25+ roles initially, with ongoing hiring demand)
• Proactively source candidates from targeted pipelines, including Emergency Medical Services, fire departments, fire academies, and related organizations
• Conduct outreach to EMS agencies, training programs, and industry networks to generate candidate flow
• Utilize job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, and direct sourcing strategies to build a consistent pipeline of qualified candidates
• Conduct phone screens to evaluate candidate qualifications, availability, and interest in project-based work environments
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and assist in driving candidates through the hiring process
• Support onboarding efforts by following up with candidates to ensure completion of required documentation and hiring steps
• Track recruiting activity, candidate pipeline, and performance metrics within the ATS and client systems
• Partner closely with internal leadership to adjust recruiting strategy based on hiring needs and market feedback
• Deliver consistent candidate flow, measured by submittals, interviews, and hires

Skills

• Proven success in high-volume recruiting environments
• Strong sourcing and outreach capabilities (not reliant on inbound applicants)
• Ability to identify and engage candidates in niche or non-traditional talent pools
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining accountability
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to meet aggressive hiring timelines
• Experience managing recruiting metrics and pipeline performance
• 2+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in high-volume, field-based, or light industrial roles
• Experience sourcing candidates from EMS, fire service, or technical training programs is strongly preferred
• Background recruiting for project-based or hourly workforce environments is a plus
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required

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