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Ignite is an ISO 9001:2015 and CMMI Services Level 3 certified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), headquartered in Huntsville, AL. By design, Ignite is a provider of professional services to customers in educational, federal, and commercial industries and in every action seeks to be the preeminent provider within this business space. Ignite upholds our values of competency, collaboration, innovation, reliability, and results through everything we do.

Ignite is hiring a Temporary Recruiting Assistant in Huntsville, AL for up to 90 days. This position is expected to be on-site. The Recruiting Assistant plays a critical role in supporting high-volume and compliance-driven recruiting efforts within a government contracting environment.

This position is heavily focused on candidate screening and qualification review, ensuring applicants meet contract requirements, clearance criteria, and regulatory standards before advancing in the hiring process.Key Responsibilities Post and manage job requisitions across cleared job boards and internal systems Coordinate interviews between candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers Maintain accurate candidate data in the applicant tracking system (ATS) Perform structured phone screens to assess candidate alignment with role requirements Conduct initial resume reviews against contract requirements, labor categories, and minimum qualifications Screen candidates for security clearance eligibility/status (e.g., active, interim, eligible) Verify required elements such as citizenship, certifications, education, and years of experience Flag discrepancies or risks (gaps, ineligible candidates, clearance issues) for recruiter review Maintain detailed and compliant screening notes Communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process Support audits and reporting related to compliance and hiring activity Assist with recruitment metrics and pipeline tracking Qualifications Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred Experience: 1-3 years of administrative, recruiting, or HR support experience preferred Experience in technical recruiting perferred Skills & Competencies: Excellent communication and candidate engagement skills High level of discretion when handling sensitive candidate information Ability to interpret job descriptions, labor categories, and contract requirements High level of discretion when handling sensitive candidate information Proficiency in Microsoft Office and applicant tracking systems Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting recruiting for federal contracts Familiarity with OFCCP, EEO, and federal hiring compliance requirements Experience working with cleared candidates or defense/intelligence roles Work Environment Fast-paced, deadline-driven recruiting environment May support multiple requisitions tied to contract deliverablesKey Responsibilities Post and manage job requisitions across cleared job boards and internal systems Coordinate interviews between candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers Maintain accurate candidate data in the applicant tracking system (ATS) Perform structured phone screens to assess candidate alignment with role requirements Conduct initial resume reviews against contract requirements, labor categories, and minimum qualifications Screen candidates for security clearance eligibility/status (e.g., active, interim, eligible) Verify required elements such as citizenship, certifications, education, and years of experience Flag discrepancies or risks (gaps, ineligible candidates, clearance issues) for recruiter review Maintain detailed and compliant screening notes Communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process Support audits and reporting related to compliance and hiring activity Assist with recruitment metrics and pipeline tracking Qualifications Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred Experience: 1-3 years of administrative, recruiting, or HR support experience preferred Experience in technical recruiting perferred Skills & Competencies: Excellent communication and candidate engagement skills High level of discretion when handling sensitive candidate information Ability to interpret job descriptions, labor categories, and contract requirements High level of discretion when handling sensitive candidate information Proficiency in Microsoft Office and applicant tracking systems Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting recruiting for federal contracts Familiarity with OFCCP, EEO, and federal hiring compliance requirements Experience working with cleared candidates or defense/intelligence roles Work Environment Fast-paced, deadline-driven recruiting environment May support multiple requisitions tied to contract deliverables