Recruitment & Retention Specialist

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate excellent customer service consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.
• Recruit, interview, and facilitate the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions and collaborate with the talent team and department managers to understand needs, skills and competencies required for openings while minimizing the cost-per-hire.
• Cook up and help to manage the full life cycle recruitment (post, source, prescreen, schedule, background/references, offer and onboarding, etc).
• Conduct, facilitate and/or assist with all the appropriate background checks and employee eligibility verifications according to departmental procedures and contractual requirements.
• Partner with Finance to ensure accurate labor and allocations tracking are current and align with contract requirements.
• Cook up and assist with New Hire Values Orientation and onboarding programs.
• Execute HR/Workforce Excellence transactions and initiatives including but not limited to onboarding check-ins (30/60/90 day etc), support employee relations and retention efforts ongoing.
• Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, problem solve where necessary and refer complex and/or sensitive matters to the Director of Workforce Excellence or others as appropriate.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR recruitment and retention best practices.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organization skills.
• Able to prioritize tasks and able to maintain confidentiality in sensitive situations.
• Possess personal qualities of integrity, patience and commitment to mission.
• Flexible and able to multitask; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources or related field.
• One to two years of recruiting or generalist HR experience working in a fast paced environment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Generally Monday through Friday during business hours.
• Sometimes evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Hours and days may vary based on the needs of the organization.

Benefits

Compensation Starting from $50,000 annually, actual pay commensurate with experience.