Recruiter I

Indygo • Indianapolis, IN

14h • $60,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Recruiter I supports IndyGo’s hiring strategies and staffing goals, with an emphasis on union-represented positions such as Coach Operators and Mechanics, as well as corporate and administrative roles as needed. The role supports the full talent acquisition process, from sourcing through selection, and helps maintain recruitment pipelines for high-volume hiring needs.

The Recruiter works with hiring managers to plan recruitment, identify job skills and competencies, develop job descriptions, choose sourcing strategies, and, when requested, develop interview questions. The role sources and screens candidates, presents qualified applicants to hiring managers, supports onboarding coordination, builds community recruitment relationships, and tracks and evaluates talent acquisition expenses and recruiting strategies.

This is an onsite position and is not remote. The role may require occasional evening or weekend hours during peak hiring periods and occasional local travel between agency locations.

Requirements

• Proficiency in social media, job boards, internet research, and sourcing techniques.
• Knowledge of selection methods, including employment testing and behavioral interviewing, and compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of human resources policies and processes, including recruiting and selection, employee labor relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, and development.
• Proficiency with computer-based technologies, including Microsoft Office, software applications, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Ability to collaborate inclusively across teams and departments, value diverse perspectives, and foster mutual respect and effective communication.
• Ability to analyze data and apply findings to recruiting decisions.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Human Resource Management or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Two years of experience performing recruiting, interviewing, marketing, advertising composition, and public interaction functions.
• Experience in a union-represented environment.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• Previous experience with an applicant tracking system (ATS) and other Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).

Responsibilities

• Identify, source, recruit, and screen qualified candidates to help achieve hiring goals.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop recruitment plans, clarify job skills, create job descriptions and competencies, and select appropriate sourcing strategies.
• Assist hiring managers with developing interview questions when requested.
• Review resumes against job-related requirements, conduct candidate phone screens or assessments, and present qualified candidates to hiring managers.
• Develop and maintain candidate pipelines and proactively identify active and passive talent through recruitment plans and marketing strategies for high-volume staffing.
• Collaborate with team members to coordinate new-hire onboarding activities.
• Build community relationships using social media, competitive research, employee referrals, diverse recruitment sources, local colleges, and other outreach methods.
• Track talent acquisition expenses and analyze the effectiveness of recruiting strategies to support continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned in alignment with IndyGo’s strategic goals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective on the first of the month 30 days after the start date.
• Free onsite wellness clinic for employees and their families.
• Retirement plan (401A and 457B).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free IndyGo transportation for employees and their families.
• Federal Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Full-time positions with guaranteed 40 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree