Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance & accounting, and professional staffing services. Each year, we help more than 30,000 people find work. We partner with more than 3,000 companies, including a significant majority of the Fortune 500, to find solutions for their talent, team and project needs. At Kforce, we thrive on building lasting relationships and making a positive impact on the lives of all we serve. Our national network of 2,000+ associates support our ability to meet the needs of customers of all size. We are proud of the culture we've created. Our people enjoy a hybrid work environment where flexibility and choice are empowered by trust and technology. Our office occasional approach gives Kforcers the ability to achieve high performance levels while designing their best lives. Join the Kforce family and we will support you with expert training, innovative tools, and a team of great people. Together, we can achieve powerful results. At Kforce, We Love What We Do. We Love Who We Serve. SUMMARY: Under managerial direction; responsible for the identification, qualification, matching, advising, and managing of IC/third party candidates. Leverage the iLabor (Vendor Management Organization) and/or candidate/client relationships by building solid, profitable relationships through delivery of exceptional customer service characterized by mutual respect, understanding, and trust. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Identify, engage, recruit, package and match qualified candidates by performing sourcing activities. Qualify candidates by conducting phone and in-person interviews, obtain work history, education, training, job skills, salary requirements and validate right to work in the US for foreign national candidates. Utilize knowledge of USCIS policies and types of employment documentation to validate employment documents. Review and approve/deny vendor candidates based on resume, work authorization and required experience to ensure validity and proper match to Job Orders. Establish a pipeline, align virtual bench and a communication plan with virtual bench candidates through consistent use of activities. Prioritize job orders to ensure coverage on all assigned requisitions and package the candidates for presentation to the client as needed. Develop client expectations regarding job orders and ensure expectations are maintained as required. Coordinate client interviews with candidate and communicate necessary feedback throughout the recruiting process. Manage vendor relationships on a day to day basis including issues pertaining to employment documentation, interviews, and offers. Negotiate candidate pay rates and establish appropriate client bill rates as required. Troubleshoot and provide solutions to vendor/consultant issues in order to avoid breaks in service to the Firm's end-clients. Facilitate the on-boarding of new vendors, work order creation and on-boarding activities (as required). Ensure client and Kforce are in compliance with contractual obligations. Contribute to customer service efforts related to candidate/client activities including but not limited to quality assurance, follow up, retention and extension, lead generation, re-marketing, and assignment end. Enter and track all related activities into Kforce ATS (RecruitMax). SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None required.