HR Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing overall recruiting strategy
• Consulting with managers to discover staff requirements and specific job objectives
• Source candidates by using databases and social media
• Evaluate and screen resumes and cover letters
• Conduct phone and/or in-person interviews
• Provide a shortlist of qualified candidates to hiring managers for review
• Contact new employees and prepare onboarding sessions
• Prepare new hire paperwork ensuring legislation requirements are met
• Maintain a complete record of interviews and new hires
• Stay up-to-date with current recruiting methods
• Communicate throughout complex staffing needs, daily and weekly tracking of staffing
• Schedule candidate for each step of the hiring process, schedule translators as needed and conduct job offers
• Attend job fairs and careers events
• Any other job tasks as assigned.

Requirements and Skills

• Proven work experience as a Recruiting coordinator or HR professional
• Excellent communication skills
• Solid knowledge of HR policies and best practices
• Hands-on experience with various selection processes like phone interviews and reference checks
• Ability to conduct different types of interviews (e.g. structured, competency based and behavioral)
• Familiarity with HR databases, applicant tracking systems and candidate management systems
• Ability to use assessment tools
• Familiarity with social media, especially LinkedIn/Facebook
• High school diploma or equivalent (required)