Recruitment Specialist

Job Summary

Under supervision, the Recruitment Specialist will evaluate resumes, schedule and conduct interviews and select candidates to support recruitment initiatives for seasonal and full time positions for the Santa Cruz Seaside Company. This role has thorough knowledge of HR best practices and has innovative ideas for supporting efficiency and smooth workflows for the recruitment team. Managing the full recruitment cycle and ensure SCSC meets employment requirements is critical to this role.

Unique Job Requirements

Must be highly organized and be able work in a fast-paced office, dealing with multiple tasks simultaneously. Must have strong interpersonal skills, be able to build rapport quickly with a variety of people and present a professional image. Must have initiative and be able to make effective decisions independently. Some night and weekend work required. Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

Job Tasks

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  Administrative support for all Recruitment initiatives.

• Interview and select candidates for seasonal and full time openings.

• Schedule second interviews and process paperwork and follow up on all procedures.

• Check references over phone as needed.

• Review new, in process and open requisitions and provide support to the requisition process in the HRIS system in collaboration with hiring managers.

• Attend job fairs as directed by Recruitment management.

• Review staffing and scheduling needs with recruitment and department managers.

• Assist in the normal day-to-day activities of the HR Office.

• Input applicant, requisition and other data on computer.

• Enforce company grooming standards and other policies.

• Apply employment law to make sound hiring decisions.

• Be a team player and select employees who can provide excellent guest service.

• Evaluate existing procedures, assess effectiveness, formulate improvements and make recommendations to

Recruitment management.

• Write accurate interview notes.

• Answer questions from applicants about current and anticipated openings; answer questions about job duties, pay, promotions, benefits, etc.

• Provide presentations, perform campus interviews, attend career workshops and job fairs.

• Other job tasks as assigned.

Relationships (Internal)

All level of employees of the Santa Cruz Seaside Company.

Relationships (External)

Applicants and the general public.

Qualifications: Training and Experience

Any combination of training and experience which would be equivalent to one year plus experience in Employment/Recruiting/Selection or other related field which demonstrates the ability to work well with the public and to develop rapport quickly.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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  Knowledge of interviewing techniques, fundamental principles of human behavior and some knowledge of hiring trends and record keeping methods.

• Knowledge of principles of planning, organizing and coordinating programs and projects.

• Knowledge of or quick to learn history and operating procedures of company.

• Ability to possess strong organizational and coordination skills to support recruitment initiatives.

• Ability to interview persons from various backgrounds, to obtain information concerning their employment skills.

• Ability to handle difficult applicants or employees tactfully and with discretion and to rules and discipline as needed.

• Ability to input, access and analyze data using a computer, specifically within Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to relate and build rapport with applicants.

• Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to be a team player and select employees who can provide excellent customer service.

• Ability to demonstrate excellent communication and writing skills.

• Ability to speak in front of groups of 5-25 people.

• Ability to complete several tasks under tight deadline.

• Ability to handle difficult applicants tactfully and with discretion.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Physical Requirements

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  Able to work in an office environment.

• Able to hear normal conversations and to see applicants and documents (applications, etc.).

• Able to attend and set up booths at job fairs and trade shows, as well as conduct orientations and tours of the facilities.

• Able to lift 35 lb.

Licenses / Insurance

Possess and maintain a valid California U.S. Driver's License at the time of hire. Required to maintain automobile liability coverage with a minimum of $15,000.00 bodily injury one person/$30,000.00 bodily injury total accident/$5,000.00 property damage coverage per California’s minimum liability insurance requirements. (Required if the employee will at anytime use own vehicle to perform company business functions)

Testing Upon Offer or Hire

criminal background check

drug screen

signed privacy and confidentiality policy