Human Resource Specialist / Recruiter - Valley Metro

Keolis is a transit-management company that values safety, environmental responsibility, and equal employment opportunity.

About the role

This is an on-site, hybrid role split 50/50 between Human Resources administration and Recruitment. Some local travel may be required.

Knowledge and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2 years of sourcing/recruiting experience required; high-volume recruiting preferred
• 2 years of progressive HR experience required
• Experience with HR databases and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS); UKG knowledge preferred
• Solid ability to conduct different types of interviews (structured, competency-based, stress, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with various selection processes (phone interviewing, reference checks, etc.)
• Experience with job boards (Indeed, Career Builder, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Understanding of HR practices and policies
• Labor union environment experience preferred
• Transit environment experience preferred

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong decision-making skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office products

Responsibilities

Human Resources

• Serve as the primary contact for onboarding new employees to ensure full integration
• Assist with launching background checks for candidates
• Collect candidate documents such as MVR reports and appropriate driver licenses; work with the safety department for approval
• Monitor and apply HR recruiting best practices
• Review onboarding documents to ensure completion
• Assist with HR projects as assigned
• Conduct company information presentations during orientation
• Update various administrative reports for distribution to clients and management
• Conduct audits as directed by the HR Manager
• Maintain integrity in dealing with internal and external customers
• Keep employee information confidential
• Perform other duties as assigned

Recruitment

• Work with the Recruiter in candidate sourcing and interviewing
• Source and recruit candidates using databases, social media, job boards, etc.
• Screen resumes and job applications
• Conduct interviews using reliable recruiting and selection tools/methods
• Assess applicants’ relevant knowledge, skills, soft skills, experience, and aptitudes
• Maintain detailed documentation on candidates’ progress in the recruitment database
• Prepare recruitment materials and post jobs to appropriate sources
• Research and contact community services, employment agencies, and internet sources to build applicant pools
• Conduct phone screenings and in-person interviews; analyze and document responses
• Evaluate candidates by discussing job requirements and qualifications with management
• Create job offers and track recruitment progress
• Communicate with local management and corporate recruitment staff
• Promote the company’s reputation as a “best place to work”
• Perform other administrative duties as needed

Employee Engagement

• Assist with internal communications tools to improve engagement and build an inclusive, supportive workplace
• Assist with events and projects related to organizational culture development
• Coordinate employee appreciation activities

Safety

• Ensure the Road Traffic Safety Management System (RTSMS) conforms to requirements
• Ensure RTSMS processes deliver their intended outputs
• Report to management on RTSMS performance and opportunities for improvement
• Ensure the promotion of customer focus throughout the organization
• Maintain the integrity of the RTSMS when changes are planned and implemented

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Long periods (potentially exceeding 8 hours per day) of walking, standing, sitting, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing, lifting, balancing, stooping, twisting, squatting, handling materials, and repetitive hand-wrist motions
• Exposure to extreme heat and cold, loud noises, fumes, and airborne particles
• Work may be split between an office setting and active transit field locations