Recruiting and Onboarding Manager

This opportunity is ideal for a human resources professional who is passionate about attracting, engaging, and retaining talent within a mission-driven organization. The Recruiting and Onboarding Manager will play a key role in shaping the employee experience by leading recruitment initiatives, overseeing onboarding processes, and partnering with leaders across the organization to build a strong and sustainable workforce. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative environment dedicated to serving diverse communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the organization's recruitment and onboarding functions.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve hiring, onboarding, and orientation processes.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Create, review, and maintain job descriptions to ensure accuracy and alignment with organizational standards.
• Manage job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, and selection activities.
• Represent the organization at career fairs, networking events, and community outreach initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with talent pipelines, educational institutions, community organizations, and recruitment partners.
• Coordinate interviews, reference checks, and pre-employment processes.
• Conduct workforce planning discussions with leadership to support organizational growth and staffing needs.
• Manage relationships with staffing agencies and external recruitment vendors.
• Support temporary staffing coordination and operational workforce needs across departments.
• Oversee employee onboarding, status changes, transitions, and offboarding activities.
• Collaborate with HR leadership on employee engagement, retention, and workforce development initiatives.
• Assist in developing and maintaining internal communications and employee resources.
• Design and oversee internship and early-career talent programs.
• Supervise and mentor HR team members while supporting broader departmental initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience in recruitment, onboarding, talent acquisition, or human resources.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment processes.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment technologies.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices and candidate sourcing techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within a nonprofit, social services, healthcare, or mission-driven organization.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience using HRIS and payroll platforms.
• Proficiency with sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and similar talent acquisition platforms.
• Exposure to employee engagement, retention, or broader HR initiatives.

Key Competencies & Attributes

• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to process excellence.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism.
• Creative and resourceful approach to talent acquisition and workforce planning.
• Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive employee experience.
• Ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement effective solutions.

Work Environment & Benefits

This is a hybrid position requiring a combination of on-site and remote work. Team members collaborate closely with colleagues across multiple departments and may travel locally to support recruitment events, community partnerships, and organizational operations.

Compensation for this position ranges from $73,000 to $85,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a mission-driven environment