James Huggins

About James Huggins

As a U.S. Air Force Veteran and accomplished recruitment professional, I bring a mission-driven mindset and a passion for connecting talent with opportunity. With a strong focus on early-career and campus recruiting, I’ve led high-volume, full-cycle recruitment across multiple industries—ranging from higher education and non-profits to tech and operations.Throughout my career, I’ve built and managed candidate pipelines, developed strategic partnerships with universities, and streamlined processes to improve time-to-hire and enhance the candidate experience. My experience spans ATS implementation, social media recruiting, offer management, and stakeholder collaboration at all levels.Currently, I serve as a Senior Recruiter with PROJXON through the Hiring Our Heroes Fellowship, where I lead intern recruiting across all business lines. I\'m especially proud of my work in driving culture-building initiatives and championing diversity in hiring.I’m always looking to grow, connect, and make an impact—whether it’s helping someone land their first internship or shaping talent strategy that fuels business success.Let’s connect!

Experience

1. Senior Recruiter Hiring our Heroes Fellow Projxon

   PROJXON

   Mar 2025 — Present

   At PROJXON, I lead full-cycle recruiting efforts focused on internships and early-career talent across all lines of business. I partner closely with executive leadership and hiring managers to align recruitment strategies with workforce planning goals, ensuring we bring in the right talent to support organizational growth.I’ve successfully improved key recruiting workflows—such as streamlining offer letter processes to accelerate hiring timelines—and helped build a more engaging candidate experience. I also drive university partnerships, leveraging platforms like Handshake, Dover, and LinkedIn Recruiter to connect with top emerging talent.In addition to recruiting, I’ve taken the lead on culture-building initiatives, including launching recurring company-wide team-building events that have strengthened cross-departmental collaboration and morale.Key tools: LinkedIn Recruiter, Dover, Handshake, ATS platformsFocus areas: Campus recruiting, candidate experience, stakeholder collaboration, culture initiativesAt PROJXON, we believe that recruitment isn’t just about filling positions—it’s about shaping teams that drive innovation and success. I work closely with hiring managers to understand their needs and deliver candidates who not only meet the skillset but also fit the culture.Whether you\'re actively job seeking or just open to future opportunities, I\'m always happy to connect. Let’s explore how we can shape your next career move.

Education

• Rutgers University - Camden

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance

• Pace University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management

• Community College of the Air Force

  Associate’s Degree, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

  2010 — 2012