Human Resources Generalist/ Recruiter

GUTTMACHER INSTITUTE•New York, NY

1d•$89,092 - $99,956•Hybrid

About The Position

The HR Generalist / Recruiter plays a key role in advancing Guttmacher’s mission by leading full-cycle recruitment efforts and supporting core HR generalist functions across the employee lifecycle. This role partners closely with hiring managers to attract, assess, and hire top talent while ensuring equitable, compliant, and consistent hiring practices. The position also supports onboarding, offboarding, employee engagement initiatives, and HR operations that strengthen organizational culture and retention.

Requirements

Demonstrated commitment to advancing sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice.
Seven (7) years of relevant experience in Human Resources, Recruiting, or Talent Acquisition.
Experience with professional job boards and recruiting software such as Indeed or LinkedIn.
Proficiency using an HRIS; experience with ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred.
Strong organizational and project management skills; familiarity with tools such as Asana is a plus.
High level of professionalism, sound judgment, attention to detail, and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Highly dependable and reliable.
Ability to travel occasionally, including to the Washington, DC office.

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting and staffing in the non-profit sector preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruitment for exempt and non-exempt roles, including job intake meetings, job description development, posting strategy, screening, interviewing, reference and background checks, and offer preparation.
Partner with hiring managers to clarify qualifications, screening criteria, timelines, and staffing needs.
Lead recruitment efforts utilizing web-based job boards, social media, and other posting outlets; manage internet recruiting accounts and pre-employment testing services; ensure compliance with local, Federal, and State guidelines for job postings and advertisements.
Conduct applicant screenings, interviews, reference checks, background checks, and other pre-employment requirements in compliance with organizational and legal standards.
Coordinate and schedule interviews across virtual and in-person formats.
Respond to all applicants, including declined candidates; prepare offer letters, wage notices, and employment documentation; and communicate and negotiate offers under the direction of the Director of Human Resources.
Support onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a smooth, compliant, and positive employee experience.
Respond to employee inquiries related to HR processes, recruitment, and compensation.
Assist with employee engagement and retention initiatives and recommend process improvements.
Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; support policy and process updates as needed.
Support equitable hiring practices and DEI and EEO initiatives across all recruitment and staffing activities.
Analyze HRIS data and reports to track hiring metrics such as time-to-fill, turnover, and vacancies.
Assist with HR-related billing and invoice processing.
Perform additional HR-related duties as assigned by the Director of Human Resources or HR Managers.