Recruiter

Job Summary

Manage recruitment programs and budgets, partner with directors and hiring managers to meet staffing needs and optimize hiring efforts. Process job requisitions and post openings across applicant tracking systems, the ministry website, and other recruitment channels. Assist in defining job requirements, creating job descriptions, and developing hiring profiles and interview questions. Screen, assess, and interview candidates; coordinate interviews; and guide candidates through the hiring process, including extending offers. Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates and provide information about the organization and roles. Build and maintain strong talent pipelines through networking, outreach, job fairs, and community partnerships. Ensure compliance with all federal and state employment regulations. Track and report recruitment metrics (monthly, quarterly, annually) to measure effectiveness. Support onboarding processes, including new hire orientation, and contribute to retention initiatives. Recommend and manage recruiting initiatives and special events to support Catholic Charities of St. Louis. Represent the organization at recruiting events.

Knowledge and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or similar field and/or a minimum of 3 years’ relevant professional experience in Human Resources required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ professional experience in recruiting required.
• Human Resources professional certification preferred, such as SHRM or HRCI.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office, social media, job boards, and applicant tracking systems.
• Developing recruiting strategies to attract experienced hires in a variety of business and functional departments, including social services and nursing (senior living) industry.
• Able to embrace new technology and tools which are designed to improve the recruitment process.
• Exceptional ability to source and screen candidates, compile shortlists, and interview candidates.
• Demonstrated experience in business and recruitment strategy, culture change, workforce planning, data and analytics, organizational design, recruitment management, and transformational organizational changes.
• Able to develop and foster professional relationships.
• The ability to understand, follow directions, and prioritize tasks.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be able to function independently in performing responsibilities.

Skills and Competencies Required

• Ability to relate to staff at all levels, residents, outside agencies, and legal authorities.
• Ability to demonstrate effective and professional communication, both verbal and written.
• Experience and ability to demonstrate conducting structured interviews.
• Ability to demonstrate successful onboarding processes, have a sense of urgency and meet KPI’s and time to fill timelines.
• Ensures that all new hire files and documents are accurate, complete, and organized.
• Ability to accurately input data and update information.
• Ability to coordinate and complete verification of licenses, certifications and education information.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of human resources laws, regulations, standards and policies.
• Must be dependable and punctual.
• Willing to work as a member of a team and take directions from supervisors.

Pre-Employment Screening

All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.