HR Recruiting Specialist

WEST SIDE FED SR.SUP•New York, NY

16h•$33 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing, Inc. (WSFSSH) is a community-based organization dedicated to providing safe, affordable housing with supportive services to enhance the independence and dignity of individuals, particularly low-income older persons, many of whom live with mental illness and/or have experienced homelessness. The organization is seeking a Recruiting Specialist to manage high-volume recruitment efforts for various roles, including Case Workers, Social Workers, Medication room staff, Personal Care Aides, and Program Aides, with a strong focus on candidate quality and experience.

Requirements

Ability to fill high-volume roles within tight timelines.
Demonstrated ability to balance speed and quality in hiring.
Experience administering and managing complex background checks.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience building candidate pipelines proactively (not just reacting).
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent of education and work experience.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in high-volume recruiting.
Hands-on experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS), such as ADP Workforce Now, Sage, UKG, or similar platforms.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with recruiting for Social Services roles.

Responsibilities

Lead high-volume hiring efforts while ensuring a high standard of candidate quality.
Source candidates through job boards, referrals, community outreach, and other recruiting channels.
Screen resumes, conduct interviews, and coordinate hiring processes with department managers.
Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, workforce planning, and hiring priorities.
Provide a consultative approach to recruitment, aligning on candidate profiles and hiring strategies.
Administer and coordinate complex background checks and pre-employment requirements.
Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and hiring regulations (e.g., FCRA, EEO).
Oversee onboarding and orientation of new hires, including completion and compliance of I-9 employment eligibility verification and related employment documentation.
Support a smooth and timely transition from offer acceptance through start date; Ensure timely hiring to meet operational and program needs.
Deliver a high-quality, responsive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
Maintain accurate candidate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
Track and analyze recruiting metrics, candidate flow, and source effectiveness.