Recruiter

The Hire•West Warwick, RI

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hire is seeking a Recruiting & Benefits Specialist for an established employer in the Kent County area. This is a well-rounded Human Resources opportunity combining full-cycle recruiting with benefits administration and employee support. The position supports employees and hiring needs across multiple locations and is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys variety and wants ownership of two important areas of the HR function. The underlying position specifically requires hands-on experience across both talent acquisition and benefits rather than specialization in only one discipline.

Requirements

3–7 years of progressive Human Resources experience
Hands-on experience with both recruiting and benefits administration
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered
Multi-site or multi-state HR experience strongly preferred
Manufacturing, distribution or industrial experience is a plus
Experience with ADP Workforce Now or a comparable HRIS/ATS platform
Working knowledge of federal employment laws and HR compliance
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
High degree of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality

Nice To Haves

PHR, SHRM-CP, CEBS or similar certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly, salaried and skilled-trades positions
Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruiting strategies
Source candidates through job boards, referrals, workforce organizations and community partnerships
Review applications and conduct phone and video interviews
Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and leadership
Manage candidate activity within the organization’s applicant tracking system
Extend and coordinate employment offers
Coordinate background checks, employment eligibility documentation and other pre-employment requirements
Build relationships with staffing partners, schools and workforce organizations
Track recruiting activity and key talent-acquisition metrics
Assist leadership with workforce planning and anticipated hiring needs
Support administration of medical, dental, vision, life, disability and retirement benefits
Coordinate new-hire enrollments, employee changes and qualifying life events
Assist with annual open enrollment and employee communications
Serve as a resource for employee benefits questions
Work with insurance carriers, brokers and internal partners to resolve benefits issues
Reconcile benefits invoices and assist with vendor administration
Support leave administration, including FMLA and applicable state leave programs
Maintain accurate and confidential employee records
Assist with benefits renewals, compliance requirements and HR projects
Provide HR support to employees and leadership across multiple locations