Recruiter - 90362227 - (Remote Option)

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As we move America's workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

Are you ready to join our team?

Our values of 'Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First' are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, 'Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security' are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
As a member of the Amtrak Talent Acquisition team, the Recruiter will partner with hiring managers and HR business partners within specific business lines across our Corporate and Operations divisions.

The successful candidate will heavily influence the recruitment and selection process. This will include conducting thorough and timely in-take calls, committing to weekly communications with Hiring Managers while driving the recruitment at every step of the process to fill jobs w/ qualified candidates. This role focuses heavily on the relationship with hiring managers and requires the recruiter to be highly organized, possess ample experience and genuinely thrive in managing requisitions and candidates.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Defining hiring needs withhiring organization / manager
* Conduct timely and effective intake sessions with hiring manager
* Define needs, set expectations and plan for the interview and selection process
* Develop quality and effective postings - translating hiring manager job descriptions & needs into effective advertisements to attract strong talent
* Identify effective sourcing strategies to support hiring a diverse slate of candidates
* Provide regular updates to the hiring manager, and/or partner with HR Business Partner as needed
* Screening andrecommending candidates to hiring managers
* Develop effective prescreening questions and review resumes to match the needs of the position/organization
* Facilitate and Manage candidates through the pre-hire assessment process
* Phone screen applicants (as necessary)

* Facilitate and Participate in Interviews (as necessary)
* Requires a highly organized and disciplined individual to execute recruiting in a high volume setting to meet/exceed expectations
* Must be able to build outstanding relationships withHiring Managers while influencing them on best practices
* Use solid judgment and thrive in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment
* May support other recruiting team activities as assigned/needed
* Comply with all employment laws/legal requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* 0-2 years of relevant experience
* Demonstrated background in developing and executing recruiting process(s)
* Demonstrated experience/knowledge with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
* Strong professional presence; proven ability to effectively work with internal hiring managers
* Demonstrated experience in taking initiative and solving problems from an influential position in an organization
* Proven consulting skills

* Demonstrated use of independent judgment and discretion in the delivery of recruitment services
* Self-motivated, confident and able to work effectively with little supervision; consistently takes initiative, takes action, and has a 'can do' attitude

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* 3-5years of relevant experience

* Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume recruiting, high requisition load environment

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary/hourly range is $64,910-$84,130, Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, internal equity, etc. Depending on an employee's assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee's base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings

Requisition ID:159272
Posting Location(s):N/A
Job Family/Function:Human Capital
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%

You power our progress through your performance.

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR * 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. *1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.