Remote Recruiting Assistant – Temporary Contract Opportunity
Work From Anywhere in the U.S.
4-Month Contract with Potential Extension Based on Business Needs
$25/Hour
Southern Home Services is a residential HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical company that acquires, owns, and operates businesses around the United States. We are seeking business leaders to join our growing team and become an integral part of our company's future.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Temporary Recruiting Assistant to support our Talent Acquisition team during a period of increased hiring activity. This role will assist with recruitment coordination, candidate communications, interview scheduling, onboarding activities, reporting, and administrative support for both field and corporate positions. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with people, and can effectively manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment Coordination
- Support recruiters with candidate sourcing activities and applicant tracking.
- Review and update candidate information within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Maintain accurate recruiting trackers, candidate records, and hiring documentation.
- Monitor open requisitions and ensure hiring data is up to date.
Interview Scheduling & Candidate Support
- Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
- Communicate interview details and provide scheduling support to candidates.
- Administer pre-employment assessments as needed.
- Ensure timely candidate status updates and dispositioning within the ATS.
Hiring Event Support
- Assist with the coordination and logistics of hiring events and recruiting campaigns.
- Track candidate registrations and attendance.
- Support follow-up activities and candidate communications after events.
- Maintain accurate records of event outcomes and hiring results.
Onboarding Administration
- Assist with pre-employment requirements, including background checks and drug screening coordination.
- Support new hire onboarding activities and ensure required documentation is completed.
- Coordinate new hire communications and onboarding schedules.
- Assist with new employee orientation and onboarding-related administrative tasks.
Additional Support
- Provide backup support to recruiters during high-volume hiring periods.
- Assist with special projects and other HR-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- 1–3 years of experience in recruiting coordination, human resources, administrative support, or a related field.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment processes preferred.
- Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
- Strong customer service mindset and ability to interact professionally with candidates, employees, and hiring managers.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting high-volume recruiting environments.
- Exposure to skilled trades, field service, or corporate recruiting.
- Experience with Paylocity or similar HRIS/ATS platforms.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred but not required.
Assignment Details
This is a temporary position expected to support the Talent Acquisition and Human Resources team for a defined period based on business needs. Hours and duration will be discussed during the interview process.
Southern Home Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. The policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.