Recruiter/Employee Engagement Coordinator

Job Summary

• Develops, facilitates, and implements all phases of the recruitment process for assigned positions.
• Collaborate with program leads to identify staffing needs and draft clear, accurate, and inclusive job descriptions and hiring criteria.
• Identifies and implements efficient and effective recruiting strategies based on role requirements and organizational needs.
• Manages job posting and advertisement processes across internal and external platforms.
• Screens applications, evaluates qualifications, and selects candidates for interviews.
• Schedules and coordinates interviews; prepares interview questions, tools, and selection materials.
• Assists with and participates in interviews alongside managers, directors, and other stakeholders.
• Partners with hiring managers and HR leadership during the offer process, including recommending start dates.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and organizational policies throughout the hiring process.
• Represents the organization at job fairs, college recruiting events, and community-based recruitment sessions.

• Coordinates and supports onboarding activities to ensure welcoming, consistent, and engaging new employee experience.
• Partners with HR and managers to reinforce organizational values, expectations, and culture from day one.
• Supports early engagement and retention efforts by ensuring new hires feel connected, informed, and valued.

• Designs and implements employee engagement initiatives that promote morale, connection, productivity, and retention.
• Organizes and supports company-wide events, meetings, recognition activities, and culture-building programs.
• Manages employee recognition efforts to celebrate milestones, achievements, and contributions.
• Distributes employee surveys, gathers feedback, and analyzes data to inform engagement strategies and improvements with HR leadership oversight.
• Supports initiatives related to work-life balance, health and safety, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

• Provides operational and administrative support for recruitment and engagement programs.
• Tracks recruiting and engagement metrics; prepares reports and summaries for HR and leadership.
• Assists with internal communications related to recruitment, onboarding, and engagement initiatives.
• Maintains accurate and confidential records related to candidates and engagement activities.

• Knowledge of recruitment best practices, employment laws, and inclusive hiring principles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage employees at all levels.
• Ability to plan, organize, and execute multiple projects and events simultaneously.
• Analytical skills to interpret survey results and engagement data.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and a positive employee experience.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, HRIS platforms, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace or related software.  Paycom knowledge is a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in recruitment, HR coordination, or employee engagement.
• Experience in nonprofit, workforce development, or community-based organizations preferred.

• Primarily office-based with occasional travel to job fairs, events, and community sites. Regular local travel between buildings all within a one-mile radius. 
• Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support events or recruiting activities.
• Remote Work: The position does require a minimum of 3 days per week onsite and some flexibility to work from home. During the 90-day orientation period, additional in-office days will be required. This arrangement is subject to change based on organizational needs and may be adjusted to include additional in-person time.

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000