Recruiting Specialist

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Recruits qualified candidates through ATS, social media, and job fairs.
• Sources candidates from local chambers, college job boards, and other external resources.
• Facilitates interviews of candidates alongside the hiring manager for open positions.
• Aids hiring managers in making hiring decisions.
• Presents candidates to HR Manager or HR Director for approval.
• Assists with day-to-day recruiting and onboarding administration, including pre-employment screening, onboarding process, maintaining job boards, and welcome communications.
• Coordinates new hire photos and issuance of employee badges/parking placards.
• Supports new employee orientation, presenting HR topics.
• Administers employee surveys, such as the 90-Day Touchbase and Exit surveys.
• Assists with employee relations through coordination of events and special employee events.
• Manages employee anniversary recognition and gifts.
• Cross-trains for payroll processing, payroll audit, and new hire file audit.
• Maintains employee files, rosters, tracking sheets, and other records for accurate record keeping and retention.

Performance Measurements

• Resolve employee relations issues promptly and appropriately with the Human Resource Manager.
• Accurately process new employee paperwork and ensure onboarding completeness.
• Provide excellent service and communication with employees, assisting them in accessing necessary resources and information.
• Communicate professionally and timely with other HR team members.
• Maintain organized and legible documentation that can be easily understood and taken over by other team members.
• Show appropriate discretion and confidentiality regarding any documents or information disclosed.

Knowledge And Skills

• One year to three years of similar or related experience.
• (1) A two-year college degree, (2) specialized certification or licensing, (3) specialized training courses conducted by vendors, or (4) job-specific skills acquired through an apprenticeship program.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with others inside and outside the organization for first-level conflict resolution, relationship building, and cooperation solicitation.
• Diplomacy and tact in communication, especially in confidential and discreet situations.
• Strong communication skills, with Excel and PowerPoint knowledge being preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Light lifting required.