Recruiter

• Elizabeth, NJ | • Full-Time (Monday–Friday, 9am-5pm; occasional evenings and weekends)

About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Recruiter to join our team! The Recruiter will play a key role in our hiring process by posting jobs, screening resumes, attending job fairs, and maintaining our applicant tracking systems. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, staying organized, and supporting the mission of a nonprofit organization.
Key Responsibilities

• Screen incoming resumes and match candidates to open positions
• Assist with internal and external recruitment efforts to ensure timely placement of qualified candidates
• Attend and represent the Agency at college and community career fairs
• Maintain applicant tracking systems and candidate databases
• Manage job postings across multiple platforms (internal, newspaper, and online)
• Review job requisitions, source candidates, and coordinate interviews
• Participate in interviews and support hiring managers throughout the selection process
• Recommend and implement proactive recruitment strategies
• Maintain confidentiality in all recruitment and personnel matters
• Support Agency fundraising events, staff meetings, and committees as needed
• Cooperate with Agency, legal authorities, and DHS inspections or investigations
• Ensure compliance with public health mandates (e.g., mask-wearing during pandemics)
• Know your way around Microsoft Office

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Previous recruiting experience required
• Nonprofit experience a plus
• Proficient in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, etc.)
• Reliable car for work purposes
• Complete all background and safety checks
• Willingness to attend mandatory paid orientation and ongoing training. Training schedules are flexible and are offered during day and evenings hours.
• Professional, dependable, and able to maintain confidentiality

Our organization is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and affirmative action. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.