What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director, Employer Relations and Placement position at 1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds?
Requisition #:
7458TEF
# of openings:
1
Employment Type
Full time
Position Status
Permanent
Category
Non-Bargaining
Workplace Arrangement
Hybrid
Fund
1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds
Job Classification
Exempt
Responsibilities
7458TEF
# of openings:
1
Employment Type
Full time
Position Status
Permanent
Category
Non-Bargaining
Workplace Arrangement
Hybrid
Fund
1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds
Job Classification
Exempt
Responsibilities
- Oversee Talent Acquisition Managers and Specialists, ensuring coordinated recruitment efforts across multiple 1199 healthcare networks in NYC (specializing in nursing homes/long term care) to meet employer needs and placement goals.
- Manage daily operations, ensuring alignment with recruitment strategies.
- Engage with healthcare employers to understand workforce needs, oversee job postings, and manage candidate referrals.
- Achieve successful job placements, reduce vacancy fill times, and increase employer satisfaction.
- Collaborate with the Career Services Unit to provide resume workshops, interview preparation, and job readiness training.
- Ensure job seekers are well-prepared, resulting in higher placement success and positive outcomes.
- Work with the Director to define strategic goals and support cross-functional initiatives.
- Drive collaborative efforts between TEF business units to enhance placement outcomes and achieve division-wide alignment.
- Coach, mentor, and develop managers and staff within both units.
- Facilitate staff development and professional growth, fostering a high-performing team.
- Track and analyze key metrics (placement rates, employer feedback).
- Use data insights to drive decisions, optimize division operations, and enhance employer satisfaction.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Counseling, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum six (6) years of experience in talent acquisition or workforce development, and experience managing large recruitment projects or regional hiring initiatives preferred.; including 4 years in a supervisory role required.
- Strong leadership and project management skills with experience in multi-site team management.
- Knowledge of recruitment best practices and familiarity with ATS tools.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management tools.
- Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability in balancing immediate needs with long-term goals.
- Experience in healthcare or unionized environments, familiarity with recruitment KPIs, and knowledge of local labor trends.
- Willingness to travel throughout the five boroughs, Hudson Valley and Long Island as needed to support recruitment and placement activities.
- Regional knowledge of the Hudson Valley and Bronx areas.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Bilingual or multilingual skills are a plus (Spanish/French-Creole preferred).