Recruiting Specialist - Recruitment & Employee Relations

Position Summary:   This position will have be responsible for successfully recruiting and have a passion for championing equity and inclusion. This position will collaborate closely with hiring departments to articulate the needs and implement customized recruiting plans. Under the direction of the Human Resource Manager, the Recruiting Specialist will be responsible for organizing and implementing strategic recruiting programs centered in Unity’s Embracing Differences Initiative. This includes researching hiring best practices, emerging technologies, and outreach methodologies.

Essential Job Functions:        

1. Work closely with management to identify current and future staffing and talent needs, establish timelines for filling positions, and collaborate to identify qualified candidates.
2. Provide regular updates on recruitment progress, results, challenges, status – verbally and in writing.
3. Screen resumes, interviews candidates (by phone or in person), administers appropriate assessments and reference/background checking, makes recommendations for hire (or not hire) and delivers employment offers for both exempt and nonexempt position openings within an assigned territory.
4. Follow up with candidates and hiring managers to obtain feedback regarding recruiting process.
5. Manages current candidate activity in the applicant tracking system through the HRIS system and manage application/resume file and retention according to company policy.
6. Analyzes the recruitment process performance, prepares the recruitment dashboards, presents dashboards, recommends changes to the recruitment process and implements changes
7. Participates in recruitment events and represents Unity within the community.
8. Fosters strong candidate relationships in person, via telephone, email, social media, etc. Utilizes new technologies as appropriate.
9. Partners to develop social media strategies to position Unity as an employer of choice.
10. Manages internal transfer processes, including screening, coordination of interviews with hiring manager, transfer offer letters, etc.
11. Ensures compliance with federal, state and local requirements and follows Unity’s recruitment and selection guidelines.
12. Partners to maintain positive day-to-day employee relations matters including employee/manager differences.
13. Work with management and personnel to resolve conflicts, foster positive employee relations, maintain a healthy work environment, boost morale, and reduce unwanted turnover.
14. Conducts exit/stay interviews reporting out information to HR Manager to complete quarterly survey report.
15. Regular and reliable attendance at the worksite and adhere to assigned schedule.
16. Adhere to all company and departmental policies and procedures per the guidebook including all safety requirements including all safety guidelines.
17. Utilize electronic time management system to input time, attendance and paid off request.

Non-Essential Job Functions:

1. Support other divisions as requested.
2. Participate in organizational planning and/or attend special events.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, marketing, communication, business or related field.

License:

Valid State Driver’s License

Competency:

• Communicate with a variety of audiences.
• Work with diverse, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of an organization.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Experience:    

• Three years of demonstrated success in recruitment, sales, marketing or outreach experience.
• Excellent research and writing and proofreading skills, including a demonstrated command of proper English, grammar and spelling.  
• Demonstrated ability to maintain professional and calm demeanor in all situations.
• Proven ability to build relationships across a diverse organization, fostering trust and credibility
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes.

• Recruitment best practices.
• Research and analysis.

Computer Skills:  

• Automated applicant tracking and human resource information systems.
• Advanced end-user of MS Office: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook/Calendar.  Advanced PC keyboarding skills. 
• Excellent working knowledge of the internet resources related to research and communications     
• Excellent working knowledge of social media, blogging and web-based communications.

Preferred Prerequisites:  

Work Environment & Physical Requirements 

Additional Information 

Work Environment: Office Environment 

Acknowledgment 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.