Assistant Recruitment Specialist

About the role

This is a full-time, permanent, non-exempt hybrid position within the 1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds.

Responsibilities

• Source and review candidate resumes to ensure alignment with job qualifications and healthcare employer needs.
• Evaluate candidate profiles for job readiness and identify skill gaps or areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with the Career Services Unit to refine and update job seeker profiles for referral purposes.
• Guide job seekers through the completion of job readiness profiles, ensuring all necessary information is provided.
• Provide feedback and support to candidates during the readiness profile process to enhance their employability.
• Assign job seekers to the appropriate Talent Acquisition Specialist based on qualifications and employer needs.
• Assist candidates throughout the recruitment process, including answering inquiries, scheduling interviews, and providing status updates.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience by maintaining clear and consistent communication.
• Work closely with Talent Acquisition Specialists and the Talent Acquisition Manager to coordinate recruitment activities.
• Match candidate qualifications with open healthcare positions and communicate employer requirements effectively.
• Collaborate with the Employer Relations Unit to align recruitment efforts with strategic objectives.
• Maintain and update recruitment records, ensuring accuracy in candidate data, entering employer vacancies and job postings.
• Organize and manage schedules for interviews, job fairs, and recruitment events.
• Prepare reports on recruitment activities, such as candidate pipelines and placement outcomes.
• Serve as a liaison between candidates and employers, facilitating timely communication and follow-up.
• Support Talent Acquisition Specialists by coordinating employer needs and ensuring satisfaction with the recruitment process.
• Willingness to travel throughout the five boroughs, Hudson Valley and Long Island as needed to support recruitment and placement activities.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in administrative support, recruitment, or talent acquisition.
• Strong organizational and data management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (e.g., iCIMS).
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in support of recruitment activities.
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities are a plus.