Recruiting and Onboarding Coordinator (Short-Term)

Simon & Schuster•Delran, NJ

2d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Simon & Schuster is seeking a short-term Recruiting and Onboarding Coordinator to support hiring and onboarding activities at its distribution facility in Delran, New Jersey. The role provides hands-on coordination and administrative support throughout recruiting and new-hire onboarding, with an emphasis on an organized, positive candidate experience. The ideal candidate is highly organized, responsive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of hourly candidates. Prior experience supporting recruiting and onboarding in a distribution, warehouse, manufacturing, fulfillment, or similar environment is preferred.

Requirements

Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple candidates and priorities simultaneously.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail and consistent follow-through.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with HR, Talent Acquisition, and operations teams.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a recruiting coordinator, HR coordinator, onboarding coordinator, staffing coordinator, or in a similar role.
Experience supporting new-hire onboarding and pre-employment processes.
Experience supporting high-volume hourly hiring in a distribution, warehouse, manufacturing, fulfillment, logistics, or similar environment.
Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS), HR systems, job boards, and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day coordination and administrative support for hourly recruiting activities.
Coordinate new-hire onboarding, including required documentation, pre-employment requirements, and orientation scheduling.
Review applications and conduct initial candidate screenings based on established qualifications.
Assist with candidate sourcing through job boards, recruiting platforms, referrals, social media, and community resources.
Schedule and coordinate candidate interviews with hiring managers and facility leadership.
Communicate with candidates about interviews, next steps, and onboarding requirements.
Assist with offer coordination and pre-employment activities.
Help facilitate new-hire orientation and ensure employees have the information needed for their first day.
Maintain accurate candidate and new-hire information in recruiting and HR systems.
Track candidates through recruiting and onboarding and follow up on outstanding requirements.
Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, and operations teams to support staffing priorities.
Assist with hiring events and other recruiting initiatives as needed.
Follow established company recruiting, onboarding, employment, and compliance practices.