Recruiter

Job Summary

A Human Resource Recruiter at Catholic Charities is needed to conduct virtual and in-person presentations, manage candidate pools, and perform various recruitment tasks. The position involves creating job descriptions, managing applicant tracking systems, and maintaining relationships with potential candidates and partners.

About the Role

Catholic Charities is a renowned agency that provides essential services to communities across the Diocese of Paterson. This role supports the department's mission by sourcing and screening candidates for various positions within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual, in-person group/individual presentations.
• Follow up with candidates' interview outcomes—monitor recruitment pipeline.
• Track interview outcomes, candidate correspondence, and follow-up.
• Aid in managing candidate pools for staff/supervisory vacancies.
• Train new hiring directors/managers/supervisors on recruitment process.
• Create job descriptions and job announcements for posting.
• Manage Clear Company (Applicant Tracking System).
• Perform Medicaid checks (agency-specific).
• Prescreen all candidates via resume and phone interviews.
• Social media recruitment / networking (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, etc.).
• Passive candidate database diving & management (external).
• Internal via succession planning program.
• Source/Attend networking events; career fairs / college fairs (virtual/in-person).
• Schedule interviews for hiring directors.
• Conduct in-person/Zoom/Teams interviews as needed.
• Set up interviews for Directors as needed.
• Manage sub list for all agencies.
• Refresh ads to keep current in search (increase frequency to weekly).
• Conduct passive candidates’ searches.
• Maintain sub list / assist supervisors with sub contacts.
• Host and attend careers fairs, virtual and in person.
• Keep track of recruiting metrics.
• Backup to training program/tracking for all agencies.
• Backup to onboarding for all agencies.
• Assist with various HR team projects; cross-train with HR Generalists.
• Travel 30% of the time to various locations to meet with candidates or represent agency at related functions (reimbursed for required travel).
• Volunteer Program Liaison: Partner with Pastoral Care Directors, place/circulate volunteers amongst 4 agencies, recruit and onboard volunteers, maintain program material, maintain program website, attend volunteer program recruitment events, and oversee agency’s internship program (all 4 agencies).

Qualifications

• A college degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years’ working experience in recruitment (5 plus years ideal), conducting interviews (behavioral/situational preferred), and presentations.
• Intermediate/Advanced skills set in social media recruitment and Microsoft Office suite (Word/Excel/Outlook) systems desired.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal/written), strong organizational abilities, and a high degree of professionalism.
• Experience or willingness to build community partnerships and the ability to communicate/connect with a diverse population.
• Provide a high level of customer service.
• The individual must be an upbeat, empathetic, detail-driven self-starter who thrives in a possible high-pressure environment and able to manage multiple simultaneous priorities.
• Must possess a valid NJ driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle (mileage reimbursement provided), and willingness/ability to travel to designated sites.

Benefits

• We provide PAID training.
• Medical/vision and dental.
• Life insurance (agency-paid), supplemental life insurance (employee-paid).
• 403B (with company-matching).
• Generous paid time off.
• Employee discount programs (i.e. travel, movies, cellphone), etc.
• A collaborative team environment.
• Career growth opportunities.

Salary

Hourly between $21.00 - $23.00 with experience.