Recruiter

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Directs selection and recruitment of employees; interviews candidates and provides direction to the hiring manager about the interview process; administers appropriate proficiency tests to job applicants, ensuring that proper interviewing and testing practices are utilized in the hiring process; develops relationships with external employment sources; conducts employment verifications, reference checks, drug screens and obtains criminal background checks.

• Assists with overall recruiting strategy maintaining job boards, attending job fairs and recruiting events as required. Works with marketing to update social media postings.

• Coordinates new employee onboarding and conducts various orientation sessions. Collects new employee paperwork i.e. I-9 forms and any required documentation, internal forms, etc.

• Conducts exit interviews as needed. Prepares and processes Exit Interview form, notifies appropriate personnel of terminations, and provides appropriate benefits information to terminated employees.

• Reviews job descriptions before posting openings and coordinates with others in the department to make any necessary in the job description database.

• Maintains files, forms and database information associated with personnel, benefits, general information and recruiting through ATS.

• Assists HR department with special projects such as the annual United Way campaign, open enrollment and benefits fair.

• Serves as first line of contact for employees regarding hiring and staffing, benefit questions, personnel issues, etc. Handles requests for verifications of mortgage, employment, benefits, and other employment information.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Performance Measurements:

1. Make effective hiring decisions helping to lower our overall turnover.

2. Pursue new external job posting opportunities in order to reach more candidates.

3. Coordinate with the Director of Human Resources to ensure employee relations issues are resolved promptly and appropriately.

4. Accurately process new employee paperwork and follow through to ensure all benefits are being reflected properly.

5. Maintain files, forms and database information associated with personnel, benefits, general information and recruiting through ATS.

6. Follow through on all resumes and applications received to ensure proper correspondence is sent to applicants in a timely manner. Maintain resume and application database for the required time period according to federal and state regulations.

Experience - One year to three years of similar or related experience.

Education - (1) A two-year college degree or (2) Completion of a specialized course of study at a business or trade school or (3) Completion of a specialized and extensive in-house training or apprenticeship program.

Interpersonal - Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization for purposes of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, or soliciting cooperation.

Other Skills - 

• Must have working knowledge of employment law and interviewing practices, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Affirmative Action.
• Must be proficient with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must have excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Must have experience with ATS and HRIS systems.

Physical Requirement - Moderate lifting required.