HR Recruiter

About the role

For over 60 years, Abilities First, Inc. has been empowering individuals with developmental disabilities to live their most vibrant, independent lives. From early education to adulthood, our wide range of services—including preschool and school programs, day programs and residential services, community connections, and employment services—are designed to uplift every individual’s unique strengths and dreams. We believe in the power of people—of every background, identity, and ability—to create change and build a more inclusive world. Abilities First is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is welcoming and supportive of people of varying abilities, races, ethnicities, religions, socio-economic status, gender and gender identities. At Abilities First, you’ll join a mission-driven team that values collaboration, celebrates individuality, and is dedicated to meaningful work. If you're ready to turn your passion into purpose, we’d love to welcome you aboard.

Responsibilities

• Review departmental needs with managers, assisting with staffing level analysis to ensure optimal coverage, and obtain approvals on hire requisitions.
• Create internal and external employment advertisements; maintain job postings on employment websites, ensuring postings are accurate and current.
• Build applicant sources by researching and contacting local community services, colleges, employment agencies, media and internet sites.
• Contact previous applicants regarding new opportunities as appropriate.
• Attend job fairs and other employment‑related events.
• Maintain the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring applicants are contacted timely and status of all applications are updated; provide detailed feedback and recommendations for screened and interviewed applicants.
• Effectively utilize features of the ATS and HRIS to support efficient recruiting processes.
• Conduct telephone screening of candidates where applicable; schedule qualified candidates for interviews in their respective departments.
• Participate in interviews as needed.
• Correspond with applicants as warranted, providing status and sending post‑interview correspondence.
• Determine salaries in accordance with the base wages in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and the applicable formula per our compensation strategy.
• Conduct/participate in salary reviews and compensation strategy changes.
• Conduct job analysis/assessment of job responsibilities as needed.
• Coordinate and complete pre‑employment requirements (background checks, health screening requirements, etc.) along with the onboarding process, ensuring employment requirements are met to maintain compliance.
• May attend program meetings to familiarize staff with various policies and procedures.
• May act as HR representative to various department staff/liaison committee meetings to facilitate effective interpersonal communication among employees and management.
• May prepare reports, documents, and analyze data as directed.
• Consistently implement both active and passive recruitment methods to attract candidates.
• Maintain a working relationship with union officers and adhere to terms of the labor contract, ensuring compliance with departments by implementing policies concerning wages, hours and working conditions.
• Assist the Director of Human Resources with strategic workforce planning and agency‑wide initiatives.
• May assist with agency training initiatives where qualified.
• Operate within a recruiting team environment and assist other team members as requested.
• Represent Abilities