HR Specialist- HSRPS

Youth For Tomorrow is a 501(c)(3) faith-based, non-profit organization founded in 1986 by Hall of Fame Football Coach Joe Gibbs. The organization is large, diverse, experienced, and committed to serving at-risk youth.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Continuing education and ongoing training
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Group life insurance
  • Up to a 5% retirement match
• Supplemental insurance options:
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Accident insurance
  • Legal resources
• 9 paid holidays
• Personal time-off accruals

Schedule

• Hybrid – in-office 2 days per week (Monday and Friday), with flexibility as needed for events or other exceptions
• Attendance in person at community and college job fairs

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with department managers to understand the requirements, duties, and qualifications desired for specified vacant positions
• Creates job postings and advertisements on multiple platforms to source viable candidates
• Stays current with all YFT-sponsored events and requests, and distributes recruitment materials
• Aggressively searches databases, social media, and other platforms daily to identify candidates for vacant positions
• Conducts phone screens, selects qualified candidates for interviews, and connects them with hiring managers
• Follows up with hiring managers after interviews to determine placement feasibility and collects feedback when placement is unsuccessful
• Checks candidates’ references and credentials, verifying experience and backgrounds
• Counsels candidates on the interview and hiring process
• Presents offers of employment contingent on background check results, credentialing, and other pre-hire requirements
• Assists with collection of background check documents via in-person appointment twice weekly in HR
• Follows candidates through the background check process, ensuring completion and providing support for timely hiring
• Scans all pre-hire documents to the candidate’s electronic record
• Completes pre-hire checklist to ensure compliance prior to hire
• Collaborates with HR personnel to meet hiring and training requirements for the HSPRS program prior to hire and pre-service
• Communicates to candidates and hiring managers when they are eligible to attend orientation
• Organizes and attends job fairs, campus events, and other networking opportunities
• Collects and analyzes data to maintain current understanding of fair and competitive market salaries, candidate availability, and demand in particular fields
• Maintains compliance with applicable equal employment opportunity (EEO) and related employment laws and regulations
• Tracks required immunization records to completion
• Prepares and sends communications to employees regarding required immunizations such as annual TB screening, vaccination boosters, and annual flu shots
• Assists in continuous follow-up of all required/missing information for new and active staff personnel records, including maintenance of background files, medical files, and electronic records in compliance with DSS, DBHDS, ORR, VAISEF, and other regulatory bodies
• Performs customer service functions by answering employee inquiries and referrals while representing YFT and Human Resources positively
• Assists in process and procedure development and maintenance, providing suggestions and recommendations to the HR Team
• Assists with program or licensing audits as requested
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma; Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field highly preferred
• Minimum of two years of full-cycle recruiting and talent acquisition experience
• Proven sourcing experience and techniques to attract passive candidates
• Minimum of two years of human resources or related experience highly preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish and English (speak, read, and write)
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred; SHRM’s Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential a plus
• VA Notary Public preferred
• Ability to work on campus in Bristow, VA (HQ) a minimum of 2 days per week once trained

Required Trainings

• All trainings required by YFT, licensing, and governmental agencies, as well as job-related training or certifications