Recruitment Specialist

Recruitment Specialist Opportunity available working in White Plains, NY - Must be able to commute to the job site, 5 days a week. Monday through Friday.

This is a temporary position with the potential to become a Direct Hire

Responsibilities:

• Source, screen, interview, and support the onboarding of qualified candidates for entry-level roles across multiple departments.
• Utilize diverse recruitment strategies, including job boards, social media, networking, hiring events, and partnerships with community resources such as Workforce1.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates to support current and future hiring needs.
• Coordinate and participate in job fairs, career events, and other talent acquisition initiatives to promote organizational visibility and attract top talent.
• Deliver a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment and onboarding process, from initial outreach through orientation.
• Facilitate onboarding activities for new hires, transfers, and temporary staff to ensure a smooth and successful transition into the organization.
• Collaborate with program leaders and hiring managers to develop job descriptions, job postings, and recruitment strategies aligned with organizational needs.
• Manage recruitment processes, including vacancy postings, interview coordination, reference checks, candidate communication, and hiring status updates.
• Review employee documentation and ensure all required clearances and compliance requirements are completed in accordance with agency and funder standards.
• Support employee background check processes and coordinate New Hire Orientation and training programs in partnership with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, Human Resources, Business, Communications or related field. bachelor's degree in human resources management, communication, or a similar field preferred.
• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruiting or Human Resources.
• Proficiency in using business software applications including recruitments systems (ATS), Google Apps, MS Suite, and HRIS (ADP Workforce Now is a plus) and/or ability to learn.
• Knowledge of operative regulatory compliance and best practice recommendations.
• Skills in problem solving to provide issue resolution and troubleshoot where needed.
• Ability to maintain focus and produce project deliverables according to established deadlines.
• Exemplary time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills, strong attention to detail and accuracy and must be able to multitask effectively.
• Strong discretion in dealing with highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to adapt and adjust to change, quick learner with technology aptitude, and excellent customer service attitude.