VA Recruiter

Description

Essential Functions:

1. Partners with hiring manager to determine staffing needs.
2. Screens resumes, interviews candidates (by phone or in person), administers appropriate
assessments and reference/background checking, makes recommendations for hire (or not hire) and
delivers employment offers for both exempt and nonexempt position openings within an assigned
territory.
3. Serves as an expert for recruiting candidates within an assigned territory.
4. Uses traditional and nontraditional resources, such as career fairs, online job fairs, community
network events, etc., to identify and attract quality candidates.
5. Develops advertising programs (internal and external) to ensure high visibility with potential
candidates.
6. Manages internal transfer process, including screening, coordination of interviews with hiring
manager, transfer offer letters, etc.
7. Follows up with candidates and hiring managers to obtain feedback regarding recruiting process.
8. Develops and maintains an excellent relationship with internal and external clients to ensure
achievement of staffing goals.
9. Communicates important employment information during delivery of employment offers (e.g.,
benefits, compensation, noncompete agreements).
10. Works with hiring managers to ensure compliance with all federal/state laws and regulations,
including affirmative action plan compliance.
11. Manages current candidate activity in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
12. Manages application/resume file and retention according to company policy.
13. Maintains memberships and affiliations with trade/professional organizations related to
industry.
14. Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Uses personal computer workstations to input data accurately.
2. Pays careful attention to details.
3. Scans and edits resumes accurately and efficiently.
4. Prescreens candidates to determine the most qualified and promising candidates according to
minimum and preferred qualifications.
5. Processes form letters generated by the applicant tracking system.
6. Contacts candidates who submit unscannable resumes.
7. Purges the database when required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

1. Two years of recruiting experience or related HR work experience required.
2. High School Diploma, or GED or related field preferred.
3. Valid health certificate to meet requirements for the jurisdiction(s) in which the incumbent
works required.
4. Experience working with adults with physical and intellectual disabilities.

St. John's Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. John's Community Services does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital