Recruiting Assistant

Job Summary:

The Recruiting Assistant will assist in identifying great talent by using innovative selection tools and applications. This includes sourcing from various job boards, phone-screening candidates to ensure a match, scheduling interviews and tracking candidates through the hiring process. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Screens candidates resumes and job applications.
• Coordinates and participates in job fairs in support of recruiting strategies.
• Assists in the coordination of other recruiting activities as needed.
• Works on projects to improve or implement core recruiting processes and tools.
• Assists with administration of weekly informational sessions for event staff.
• Assists successful candidates with the onboarding process, including preparing documents and coordinating information sessions.
• Welcomes all new hires and follows up with new hires on the first day of work and after the first job assignment.
• Be the main point of contact for new hires answering questions about scheduling, training, uniforms, etc.
• Works closely with the human resources department to maintain the candidate database and handle any relevant paperwork.
• Maintains application tracking system (ATS)
• Posts / edits job descriptions in ATS and job boards.
• Corresponds with candidates regarding general questions.
• Greets and assists interviewees onsite.
• Follows up with candidates during the recruitment process, like shortlisting callbacks or rejection emails.
• Resolves issues such as interview cancellations swiftly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Social Media savvy.
• Must have excellent customer service skills and possess the ability to perform each essential duty with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge and general understanding of federal and state hiring requirements.
• Strong people skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Comfortable working with the public.
• Must have advanced computer skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Demonstrate initiative.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Able to work under strict deadlines and/or changing priorities.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.