Temporary Recruiter

About the role

The Recruiter plays a pivotal role in shaping our organization by identifying, attracting, and securing top talent across various roles. The position drives the full recruitment lifecycle, from developing innovative sourcing strategies and engaging with potential candidates to conducting interviews and facilitating successful hires. With a focus on building strong relationships and understanding our unique needs, the Recruiter ensures we bring on board exceptional individuals who align with our values and contribute to our continued success.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Hiring Manager to ensure staffing needs are met.
• Develop an understanding of client requirements, including consultation with the client or client-facing colleagues to fully understand the client’s needs, culture, and hiring objectives while offering guidance and support.
• Implement processes, procedures, and systems to track open positions.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, including new skillsets and developments.
• Utilize an understanding of relevant employment laws to avoid unlawful employment practices during the recruiting process and advise Hiring Managers as needed.
• Develop and execute sourcing and recruiting strategies to identify and attract qualified candidates, resulting in a robust applicant pool for the region.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with internal and external clients to ensure achievement of staffing goals (e.g., Hiring Managers and colleges/community contacts).
• Plan and execute recruitment and selection activities including career fairs, community relations/outreach, and college recruitment throughout the year.
• Evaluate candidates and match their skills and strengths with clients’ position requirements.
• Screen resumes, interview candidates, administer appropriate assessments and reference checks, make recommendations for hire (or not hire), and deliver employment offers for both exempt and non-exempt position openings within an assigned territory.
• Follow up with candidates and Hiring Managers to obtain feedback regarding the recruiting process and discuss interview outcome/disposition.
• Facilitate/mediate the offer process, including salary negotiations, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. Guide and advise candidates and Hiring Managers through the process.
• Participate in developing materials and collateral to promote the organization and attract talent.
• Maintain regular reporting of statuses on position openings and candidates for the region.
• Carefully manage current candidate activity within ATS (Applicant Tracking System) while also verifying candidate materials for record keeping.
• Additional tasks and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• AA degree in HR management, business, social sciences, or related disciplines or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years’ experience in recruitment and staffing.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA degree in HR management, business, social sciences, or related disciplines or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience in recruitment and staffing.
• Some experience in the early education/human services field.
• UKG or similar ATS experience.

Skills

• Direct working knowledge of staff planning, recruitment, talent acquisition, and the relevant laws and regulations.
• Ability to develop strong networks to build candidate pools.
• Customer relationship management, consultative, and negotiation skills.
• Proven organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to self-manage, prioritize initiatives, and work well in a team environment with competing demands and tight deadlines.
• Good business acumen and ability to establish credibility, trust, and partnership at all levels of the organization.
• High energy, enthusiasm, and commitment towards the mission, goals, and values of the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on tact and diplomacy.

Working Conditions

• Generally pleasant working conditions.
• Less than 50% of daily assignments involve prolonged physical effort.
• Travel up to 10% of the time within the region.

Schedule

Full Time, Short-Term (3-months) / Hybrid

Monday - Friday, 8 hours per day