Recruiter

About the role

Recruiter is responsible for supporting the recruitment process at ACC. You’ll attract, engage, and hire qualified talent across the organization while providing a positive candidate experience. As ACC continues to expand, including the opening of our new Bronx Care Center, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our growing team and the future of ACC.

Responsibilities

• Manage the recruitment process for assigned positions across multiple departments and locations, from application through hire, while providing a positive candidate experience.
• Review applications, conduct initial candidate interviews, assess qualifications, and provide hiring recommendations to hiring managers.
• Use the applicant tracking system and recruitment tools to maintain accurate candidate information, track recruitment activity, and support reporting.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers and provide support throughout the hiring process.
• Source candidates through job boards, professional networks, social media, and other recruitment methods.
• Represent ACC at career fairs, networking events, and community partnerships to promote employment opportunities.
• Work with hiring managers to update job descriptions and ensure they accurately reflect the requirements of positions.
• Track recruitment activity and hiring metrics and provide information to support improvements to the recruitment process.
• Collaborate with external partners, colleges, and organizations to support community recruiting efforts.
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives by using inclusive recruitment and hiring practices.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field required.
• Minimum 3 years of recruitment experience required.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and recruitment best practices.

Skills

• Nonprofit or animal welfare experience is a plus.
• Experience using ADP Workforce Now preferred.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting in a high-volume and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.

Benefits

• Generous paid-time-off (PTO) package that includes vacation time, birthdays off, personal days and sick pay.
• Great open access Cigna medical, dental and vision insurance at a low premium.
• 401K and Pension, Life Insurance.
• On-the-job training for 2-4 weeks, periodic all staff trainings to include safety, DEI, cross training, and other growth opportunities.
• Employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness, cancellation, and/or consolidation under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF). Created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, PSLF allows borrowers who work full time for nonprofits and government agencies to have their outstanding debt forgiven tax-free on Federal Direct Loans, after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan.

Schedule

This position is hybrid with 2-3 days onsite based in our headquarters and includes occasional visits to the other animal sheltering and offsite locations. Overtime: This is a non-union position and is eligible for overtime.

Work Environment

ACC has five locations across the 5 boroughs and a corporate headquarters in downtown Manhattan. When visiting shelter locations, employees may be exposed to odors or airborne