Job Description
The Recruiter will research, develop, and implement effective recruiting and staffing strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified and capable talent for the organization. This position requires the team member being responsible for recruiting in areas of need for API.Duties/Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support for full-cycle recruitment as well as onboarding processes, from requisition to new-hire status.
- Find the best candidates for open positions.
- Schedule and conduct interviews and manage logistics for interviews amongst hiring managers.
- Support new hire and onboarding processes, including scheduling and communication with operations.
- Prepare or maintain employment records related to events such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.
- Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.
- Hire team members and process hiring-related paperwork.
- Inform job applicants of details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, or promotion opportunities.
- Address team members relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns.
- Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Schedule or conduct new team member orientations.
- Maintain and update human resources documents, such as organizational charts, team member handbooks or directories, or performance evaluation forms.
- Confer with management to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures.
- Select qualified job applicants or refer them to managers, making hiring recommendations when appropriate.
- Review employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements.
- Conduct reference or background checks on job applicants.
- Conduct exit interviews and ensure that necessary employment termination paperwork is completed.
- Identifying future hiring needs, designing job descriptions, sourcing candidates through databases and social media.
- Perform searches for qualified job candidates, using sources such as computer databases, networking, Internet recruiting resources, media advertisements, job fairs, recruiting firms, or team member referrals.
- Provide management with information or training related to interviewing, counseling techniques, or documentation of performance issues.
- Assist with various HR-related special projects and reports on an ongoing or ad hoc basis.
- Perform a variety of other tasks as necessary to support the HR team and carry out day to-day responsibilities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics.
- Highly professional and able to maintain tact and confidentiality at all times.
- Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles.
- Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.
- Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software or other recruitment systems.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent work experience, required.
- At least five years managing all phases of the recruitment and hiring process highly preferred.
- SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.
Additional Requirements
- Required to have a “negative” response from the criminal repository.
- Basic fluency in oral and written English.
Physical Requirements
- Extended periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.