Human Resources Recruiter

The Arc of Chemung-Schuyler is seeking a new Human Resources Recruiter to join our team!

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Responsible for posting vacant positions, pre-screening applicants, scheduling applicants for interviews, completing mandatory background checks before hiring and onboarding new employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, or other related fields, and two years' experience. Willing to accept equivalent training and experience in lieu of a degree. Excellent organization, communication, and ability to multitask required. Experience with Internet, Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Email, required. Must be capable of working with all levels of staff. Basic knowledge of personnel policy and procedure and federal and state laws regarding employment practices. Considerable skill in interviewing techniques and a basic understanding of the Agency's organizational structure. Ability to work independently and cooperatively to achieve staffing goals and reduce turnover.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze the information provided on an employment application, set up and conduct personal and group interviews. Determine the suitability of the applicant for employment. Performs further background investigation, i.e., prior employment references, screenings, etc. to gain adequate information on which to base a selection decision. Assist applicant through onboarding process while maintaining communication with Hiring Managers, IT and Senior Leadership.
• Coordinates the employment process for all vacant positions, including job postings, recruitment, screening interviews, reference checks, and offer letters.
• Schedules and coordinates all employment related medical testing to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Act as liaison with area employment agencies, preparation and liaison with advertising agencies, processing and checking advertising agency billings, liaison with temporary agencies, recording status of authorized positions within the agency, and monitoring the employee referral program.
• Maintains applicant pool by initiating contact with schools and colleges, professional organizations, and media.
• Maintains HR (Human Resources) programs such as the DMV checks, Medicaid Exclusion checks, Justice Center checks, employment verifications, PPD records, and the Staff Referral program.
• Attends community outreach, recruitment and training events.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Human Resource Manager and Chief Human Resources Officer.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to tolerate the stresses associated with multiple, simultaneous demands.
• Regularly required to talk, hear, stand, sit, walk, and often required to use hands and fingers.
• Over 90% of day with computer interaction.
• Lifting: May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.