What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recruiter position at EWTN?
Description
Location: Birmingham, AL (will consider remote)
How You Will Impact The Big Picture
As a dedicated in-house Recruiter, you play a key role in building EWTN’s team of talented, mission-driven professionals. You will partner with internal departments to identify, attract, and hire individuals who bring both skill and passion to their work. Leading the full recruitment process — from intake calls and relationship-building with hiring managers to creating a welcoming candidate experience and ensuring a smooth hiring journey — you help shape the people who make our mission possible every day.
What You Will Do
Location: Birmingham, AL (will consider remote)
How You Will Impact The Big Picture
As a dedicated in-house Recruiter, you play a key role in building EWTN’s team of talented, mission-driven professionals. You will partner with internal departments to identify, attract, and hire individuals who bring both skill and passion to their work. Leading the full recruitment process — from intake calls and relationship-building with hiring managers to creating a welcoming candidate experience and ensuring a smooth hiring journey — you help shape the people who make our mission possible every day.
What You Will Do
- Collaborate with HR Manager and Hiring Manager to conduct intake calls, develop/modify job descriptions, discuss recruiting strategy, and provide feedback throughout the process.
- Review new applicants through ATS, conduct interviews, recommend candidates to hiring managers.
- Schedule interviews for hiring managers, gain feedback and next steps from interviewers; train and coach managers on recruiting and hiring practices.
- Proactively source candidates through a variety of mediums including internet, referrals, networking, colleges and parish outreach.
- Identify and select appropriate job boards, networking groups, trade associations, parish bulletins, etc. to post compelling and engaging job ads.
- Build a pipeline of talented, mission-aligned candidates and cultivate ongoing engagement for future openings.
- Prepare and extend salary recommendations and offer letters.
- Work with the Recruiting & Onboarding Manager to ensure background checks, drug screens and paperwork are completed for hiring.
- Assist the VP of HR in developing and enhancing relationships with Catholic universities and organizations to provide a source for future hires, implement and facilitate internship program.
- Minimum of 5 years of total experience in Recruiting/Human Resources with at least 3 years of dedicated recruiting experience
- Practicing Catholic with demonstrated understanding of the Catholic faith and a passion for EWTN’s mission.
- Knowledge of and experience in recruiting strategies and tools, i.e. LinkedIn, social media tools, job boards, etc. and stays current with technology and trends
- In depth working experience with a variety recruiting strategies and tools, i.e. LinkedIn, job boards, proactive recruiting, Boolean, A.I. and social media searches, etc.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across many departments.
- Exemplify a positive attitude and are highly motivated and organized with good time management skills.
- Possess a high level of integrity with attention and care given to confidentiality.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel) and various HRIS/ATS systems.
- Undergraduate degree in Human Resources or other relevant field of study.
- We offer a career with purpose! Apply your God-given talents, knowing your contributions help to advance EWTN’s mission of sharing the Gospel with the world.
- Caring environment. We value the importance of family/life balance and welcome you as an EWTN family member, not just an employee.
- Worship at work! Freedom to participate in Mass, visit the chapel for prayer or attend an annual retreat.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability insurance and Retirement Savings Plan.
- 11 Paid Holidays and generous Paid Time Off program.
- Tuition reimbursement for online continuing education and degree programs through our partnership with Catholic International University.
- Ability to learn alongside legacy employees while bringing new ideas to the growing team!