Recruiting Coordinator

Successful and growing organization located in the heart of Troy seeks a dynamic and motivated HR Recruiting Coordinator to join our team. The successful candidate will join a team of HR professionals that will mentor and support future career growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruit, Interview and take charge of the entire interviewing process.
• Work with departmental leadership in maintaining a strategic onboarding process by monitoring pre-employment activities, coordinating orientation activities, and communicating cross-functionally.
• Maintain records of recruiting activities as required.
• Create job descriptions ensuring alignment with Firm competencies and compensation system. 
• Create and monitor postings for open positions on resources including job boards, college career services offices, professional associations, and the firm’s website.
• Perform other recruiting administration tasks, including interview scheduling, performing reference, and background checks for potential employees, responding to employment inquiries, and gathering other candidate communication.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with the placement offices of staffing agencies, colleges, and universities as sources to generate qualified applicants.
• Serve as the liaison for the Firm’s Recruiting Committees.
• Coordinate the Summer Associate Program and On-Campus Interviews (OCI) with direction and input from the leadership team.
• Assist with the development and administration of programs, procedures, and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the company.
• Research, analyze, prepare, and present hiring statistics to help establish pay practices and pay bands to help recruit and retain superior staff.
• Participate in development of performance management and evaluation activities firm-wide in partnership with HR team.
• Assist with departmental projects and other HR activities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of HR practices, recruitment terms, and basic employment law.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or other HRIS technologies.
• Knowledge of social media tools in recruitment and internal marketing a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to forge and build positive professional relationships.
• Analytical ability for solving problems with midlevel complexity.
• High level of interpersonal and organizational skills; collaborative team spirit.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in high-pressure situations.
• Excellent follow-up skills, attention to details and high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING:

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2-3 years general human resources and/or recruiting experience required, preferably within a professional services environment.