Operations Lead jobs in Newport News, VA

Position: Operations and Recruiting Manager

Location: Hampton Roads/Newport News, VA

Salary: $65,000-$75,000

Join our team as an Operations and Recruiting Manager at LEAD Staffing. We are a leading staffing company in the marine, construction and industrial industry, and we're looking for a seasoned professional with a strong background in recruitment and operations management.

Key Responsibilities:

· Onboarding and Staff Development: Develop and implement comprehensive onboarding processes for new hires, particularly for government-oriented roles. Mentor and train new recruiters, fostering a culture of growth and development.

· Recruitment and Staffing: Oversee the recruitment process, ensuring timely review of resumes and efficient processing of candidates. Directly recruit as necessary to meet order deadlines.

· Client and Sales Coordination: Collaborate with clients, sales, and onboarding teams to fulfill staffing orders and ensure efficient operations. Attend customer staffing and safety meetings to ensure compliance with specific hiring and safety requirements.

· Job Order Management: Review incoming orders with the sales team and create job orders in our applicant tracking system.

· Job Posting: Ensure all job postings are promptly posted on various job search platforms for maximum visibility.

Qualifications:

· Industry Experience: Minimum of 5 years of stable work history in a major staffing company, with a focus on marine operations.

· Recruitment Expertise: Proven experience in a hands-on recruiting role that evolved into a managerial position. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage recruitment metrics for decision-making and process improvements.

· Security Clearance: Ability to qualify for a Facility Badge and DBIDS (Federal Background Check, zero felonies).

Preferred Skills:

· Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead meetings, prioritize staffing orders, assign responsibilities, and ensure successful outcomes.

· Problem-Solving: Ability to handle work comp claim investigations and resolve emergent issues.

Apply today and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional marine operations and recruiting services.

· Language Skills: Bilingual skills are a plus.