Recruitment Specialist

Community Residences•Newington, CT

About The Position

This role is responsible for managing the recruitment process from start to finish. Key functions include posting job openings, screening applications, conducting interviews, and ensuring all hiring forms are compliant with legal guidelines. The specialist will also schedule training for new hires, communicate with various stakeholders, and report recruitment metrics. Additionally, the role involves writing employment advertisements, conducting open houses, and performing other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Human Resources.

Requirements

Assist in responding to queries from employees, Directors, and outside agencies.
An Associate’s degree and two years Human Resources recruitment experience is required.
Must possess a valid CT driver’s license and a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
Must have the ability to work independently.
Must possess excellent written and oral communications skills.
Must maintain confidentiality at all times.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Must be able to organize and prioritize and perform various job responsibilities and functions simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Post all positions internally and distribute to Program Managers; ensure positions are listed in HRIS system and posted in appropriate areas.
Track, update statuses, take detailed notes and file all applications within the HRIS, as necessary; log applications within the HRIS, when appropriate.
Review all applications, schedule and conduct all initial screening interviews.
Follow the recruitment process set in place by the talent acquisition coordinator and the assistant director of human resources.
Release newly hired employees to work based on program standards after verified completion of training.
Write all employment advertising, and place ads with internet, university or advertising based companies.
Ensure that all pertinent hiring forms are up to date and meet legal guidelines.
Schedule all training for newly hired employees; communicate that information to all appropriate parties.
Schedule new hire appointments with the talent acquisition admin and ensure that all necessary forms for employment are reviewed and completed.
Write letters to applicants, as necessary.
Conduct open houses.
Report metrics on new hires, interviews, and applications to the Assistant Director of Human Resources on a weekly basis.
Perform all other duties as delegated by the Assistant Director of Human Resources.