Associate Recruiting Business Partner

Become the next FACE of MRA!

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That'sthe FACE Culture that we live and breathe here at MRA.

MRA (The Management Association) is seeking an Associate Recruiting Business Partner.

At MRA, we are committed to delivering exceptional service to our members. We value collaboration, strong technology skills, curiosity, and a member-focused mindset. Our team partners closely with member organizations to provide high-quality recruitment services that align talent with business needs.

About the Role

The Associate Recruiting Business Partner is responsible for assisting in full-cycle recruiting efforts for MRA member companies. This role focuses on sourcing, interviewing, screening, and referring qualified candidates while maintaining strong communication and partnership with member organizations. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong relationship-building skills, and is driven by results.

This is a remote, on-demand position requiring strong organization, communication, and the ability to manage multiple recruiting projects simultaneously.

Essential Functions:

• Review resumes and applicant profiles to assess alignment with member needs
• Conduct phone and virtual interviews to evaluate work history, education, skills, salary expectations, and job fit
• Source candidates using LinkedIn, job boards, social media platforms, and other recruiting tools
• Translate job descriptions into compelling job postings and develop screening tools, including behavioral-based interview questions and candidate selection matrices
• Research market compensation data and provide recommendations to hiring managers
• Partner with member companies to define recruitment scope, job specifications, qualifications, company culture, and hiring priorities
• Prepare and maintain weekly status reports, recruiting metrics, and written updates using dashboards or tracking systems
• Maintain and grow candidate pipelines, including active and passive candidates through professional networks, colleges, universities, and community organizations
• Stay current on best practices in recruiting, employment law, EEOC, and affirmative action compliance
• Provide flexibility and support to the recruiting team and other MRA departments as needed

RequiredQualifications

• 1-3 years of related HR or recruiting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of behavioral-based interviewing techniques
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), sourcing tools, and HRIS platforms
• Proficiency using LinkedIn Recruiter, social media recruiting, Boolean search techniques, and multiple recruiting websites
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings, to accommodate candidate or member needs

PreferredQualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree
• Human Resources or recruiting-related certifications such as LinkedIn Recruiter, CSSR, PHR/SPHR

Additional Requirements

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Quick learner with the ability to think critically and problem-solve
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Independent, self-motivated, and collaborative team player
• Results-driven and goal-oriented mindset
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with member companies and candidates at all organizational levels