Recruiter

RECRUITER

Potsdam, NY

Compensation: $35/hr

POSITION SUMMARY

The Recruiter owns OMBRA's full-cycle recruiting and new hire onboarding, sourcing and screening talent for technical and professional roles, guiding candidates through interviews and offers, and completing compliance requirements, IT setup, and Day 1 and Day 3 training steps so new hires start ready to contribute.

ABOUT OMBRA

Founded in 2018, OMBRA is a technology and professional services company that partners primarily with the U.S. Department of War and related agencies to design, develop, and deploy innovative solutions for complex national security, defense, and emerging technology challenges. Its work spans biometrics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, space systems, power and energy, chemical detection, and undersea technologies, combining technical expertise, engineering excellence, and real-world military experience as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Built on innovation, service, and continuous advancement, OMBRA works closely with government and commercial partners to turn emerging technologies into practical, scalable, mission-focused solutions, serving as a trusted partner in support of national defense and global security.

SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Hiring teams receive a steady flow of qualified, well-summarized candidates, with interviews scheduled promptly, clear feedback provided, and weekly status updates delivered to management.
• Every offer, background check, E-Verify submission, and new hire form is completed accurately and on time, with finance informed of cost impact and all records securely maintained in Preveil.
• New hires start fully equipped and trained, with laptops and accounts ready on Day 1, Day 1 and Day 3 training documentation provided, and HUBZone verification secured.

OBJECTIVES

• Source candidates through LinkedIn, Handshake, Ombra website and other channels, and maintain job postings and company pages.
• Screen applicants, summarize qualifications, and provide resumes and recommendations to hiring teams.
• Conduct behavioral interviews and provide structured feedback to hiring teams.
• Schedule and participate in technical interviews to provide hiring insight.
• Prepare and send offer letters using the company's standard format, adjusting for specific offer criteria.
• Advise finance of pending offers and their cost impact.
• Submit and review background checks through Checkr and follow up on results.
• Submit E-Verify data, review results, and resolve any mismatches.
• Set up new GoDaddy accounts, prepare laptops, and ship equipment to remote employees.
• Send new hire forms to candidates, track responses, and securely upload documentation to Preveil.
• Deliver Day 1 and Day 3 new hire training, track completion, and answer onboarding questions.
• Complete HUBZone reporting and related updates to management.
• Track annual training attestations and follow up on outstanding items.
• Provide weekly recruiting and onboarding status updates to management and hiring teams.

COMPETENCIES

• Strong talent evaluator who identifies technical and cultural fit.
• Highly organized, managing multiple requisitions and onboarding steps without missing details.
• Detail-oriented and accurate with compliance documentation.
• Discreet and trustworthy with sensitive candidate and employee information.
• Clear, professional communicator with candidates, hiring managers, and leadership.
• Proactive and self-directed in a small, fast-paced company.
• Candidate-focused, creating a positive and responsive hiring experience.
• Tech-savvy and quick to learn new HR and IT systems.
• Collaborative partner to HR, finance, and hiring teams.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field preferred, with SHRM-CP, PHR, or recruiting certifications considered a plus.
• 2+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally in technical, engineering, government contracting, or defense environments, including onboarding and new hire compliance.
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, Handshake, Checkr, E-Verify, and secure document platforms such as Preveil, familiarity with HUBZone requirements and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interviewing skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Starts as a 32 hour per week role with full benefits, transitioning to full time once onboarding is complete and responsibilities are fully handed off.
• Based at OMBRA's Potsdam, NY headquarters, with primarily office-based work involving extended periods of sitting and computer use.
• Ability to prepare, package, and ship laptops and equipment to remote employees, lifting up to 25 pounds.

BENEFITS

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Eleven paid holidays
• Safe Harbor 401(K)
• Profit Sharing

ABOUT US

• Our Mission: We deliver trusted solutions, solving national security challenges, to safeguard our freedoms.
• Our Vision: Create innovative solutions for global security challenges; Scale to $1B of revenue with a 20% profit margin; Provide career-long opportunities for 2K employees worldwide.
• Our team is made up of professionals covering nearly all engineering disciplines, who along with US military veterans, work together to solve technology challenges of the DOW. Ombra is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with headquarters in Tampa, Florida, as well as in Potsdam and Massena, New York.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ombra is an equal opportunity employer.

Background Check and Security Clearance Authorization: New employees are subject to a thorough background check prior to starting a new position. They will be asked to submit for a Security Clearance due to Ombra's line of business.

If this position caught your eye, send us your resume! For best consideration, include the job title and source where you found this position in the subject line of your email to [email protected] or through the recruiting portal. Already an OMBRA candidate? Please contact your recruiter to discuss this opportunity.