Job Title: Recruiting & Workforce Development Specialist

Location: Geneva, NY
Travel: Regular travel to local schools, colleges, job fairs, and community workforce events in the Finger Lakes region (as needed)
Reports To: Director of Administration
Department: Human Resources

Position Overview

The Cayuga Nation is seeking a motivated, community-focused Recruiting & Workforce Development Specialist to lead full-cycle recruitment efforts while building strong talent pipelines through internship programs, school partnerships, and community outreach.

This role serves as a forward-facing representative of the organization, actively promoting employment opportunities and strengthening workforce development initiatives. The position plays a key role in connecting the Nation with local schools, colleges, and community partners to develop sustainable recruitment pipelines and support long-term workforce growth.

Key Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Recruitment

• Manage full-cycle recruitment including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring coordination
• Partner with department leaders to identify staffing needs and develop targeted recruitment strategies
• Maintain and update job descriptions to ensure accuracy and alignment with operational needs
• Ensure a consistent, professional, and compliant hiring process across all departments
• Track and report recruitment metrics including time-to-fill, pipeline activity, and hiring progress

Internship & Early Career Program Development

• Develop, implement, and manage internship and early career programs
• Build structured internship experiences aligned with workforce needs and organizational goals
• Partner with leadership to identify internship and apprenticeship opportunities across departments
• Support onboarding, mentorship, and development experiences for interns and early career participants

Community Outreach & Workforce Development

• Serve as a forward-facing representative of the organization at schools, colleges, and community events
• Build and maintain relationships with high schools, colleges, and workforce development organizations
• Coordinate and participate in career fairs, recruiting events, and community outreach initiatives
• Conduct presentations and on-site visits to promote career pathways and employment opportunities
• Develop partnerships that create long-term, sustainable talent pipelines

Employer Branding & Talent Attraction

• Promote the organization as an employer of choice through community engagement and outreach
• Assist in developing recruiting materials, job postings, and outreach messaging
• Support employee referral programs and other talent attraction strategies
• Represent the organization in a professional and consistent manner in all public-facing interactions

Onboarding & Candidate Experience

• Coordinate onboarding processes to ensure a smooth and positive new hire experience
• Maintain communication with candidates throughout the hiring process
• Partner with HR to support employee engagement from offer acceptance through onboarding

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure all recruiting practices comply with applicable employment laws and organizational policies
• Maintain accurate and confidential candidate and hiring records
• Support consistent hiring practices across all departments

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in recruiting, HR, or workforce development
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable presenting to students, community groups, and external stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with schools, colleges, or workforce development programs
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar)
• Experience with HRIS or applicant tracking systems such as ADP Workforce Now
• Experience in multi-site, governmental, tribal, or community-based organizations

Core Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and public-facing communication skills
• Initiative and ability to build programs from the ground up
• Organization and attention to detail
• Professionalism and confidentiality
• Strong commitment to workforce development and community engagement

Work Environment

• Based in Geneva, NY Administrative Office
• Frequent travel to schools, colleges, and community workforce events throughout the region
• Occasional evening and weekend hours for career fairs and outreach events
• Combination of office-based and field-based work