Recruiter

Job Title: Recruiter

• Develop and implement recruiting strategies across companies and locations, determining effective sourcing methods and adapting approaches to address hiring challenges and business priorities.
• Partner with hiring managers to assess current and anticipated staffing needs and hiring priorities; advise on position requirements, candidate availability, and selection strategies to improve hiring outcomes.
• Develop, evaluate, and implement recruiting procedures and assessment tools in partnership with the HR Director to improve consistency, effectiveness, and the candidate experience.
• Manage job postings to ensure openings are accurate, current, and aligned with approved staffing needs.
• Source qualified candidates and maintain candidate pipelines through job boards, social media, databases, employee referrals, and relationships with community organizations and educational institutions.
• Partner with Marketing and local market leaders to develop targeted recruiting campaigns, employer branding, and outreach strategies, including job fairs and community events.
• Evaluate candidates beyond minimum qualifications through interviews and assessment of relevant experience, skills, and demonstrated competencies; recommend qualified candidates to hiring managers to support hiring decisions.
• Guide hiring managers in effective interviewing, candidate evaluation, and application of company hiring policies, escalating exceptions and complex compliance matters to the HR Director.
• Coordinate the interview process, ensuring clear communication and timely follow-up with candidates and hiring managers.
• Support hiring managers in preparing offer letters, ensuring accuracy and alignment with approved compensation guidelines and required approvals.
• Coordinate reference and background checks in accordance with company policy and applicable requirements.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR to collect required documentation, communicate pertinent new hire information, and support a smooth transition from recruiting to onboarding.
• Maintain accurate and timely candidate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS), protecting confidential information throughout the hiring process.
• Analyze recruiting performance, including time to fill, candidate quality, offer acceptance, and recruiting costs; evaluate labor market conditions and advise leadership on hiring barriers and recommended solutions.
• Partner with HR and hiring leaders to evaluate new hire retention and early turnover trends and implement approved improvements to sourcing, screening, and communication of job expectations.
• Evaluate recruiting platforms, vendors, and outreach opportunities; recommend investments and allocate approved recruiting resources based on hiring needs and results.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement innovative approaches and technology solutions to streamline recruiting processes and improve efficiency.
• Ensure recruiting and hiring practices comply with applicable local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations; support recruiting audits and required compliance documentation.
• Respond to routine questions about hiring policies and procedures and direct complex inquiries to the appropriate HR team member.
• Support special HR projects and related policy updates as assigned by the HR Director or leadership.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to advise hiring managers and engage candidates.
• Sound judgment and analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate candidates, recruiting data, and alternative approaches.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Initiative and the ability to work independently while managing competing hiring priorities and deadlines.
• Working knowledge of recruiting practices, interviewing methods, and applicable hiring requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and applicant tracking systems, with the ability to evaluate and adopt recruiting technologies.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and maintain productivity in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or related field and/or equivalent experience.
• 2 years’ recruiting experience preferred.
• SHRM-CP credential preferred.

• Work is performed in a small office setting.

• Less than 10% on an annual basis.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.