Recruitment Specialist

STA Family of Companies•Tillson, NY

About The Position

The Recruitment Specialist coordinates candidate pre-screening, interview scheduling and interviewing, and supports location managers. The role manages initial contact and follow-up communications with potential candidates and uses an applicant tracking system (ATS) to track recruitment progress and oversee hiring steps. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with occasional evening or weekend hours for hiring events and job fairs. The hourly rate is $21–$25. The role requires travel between multiple locations each week and attendance at local hiring events and job fairs. The Recruitment Specialist works closely with location management to keep the hiring process running smoothly, assists with candidate onboarding, and reports to the NYS Recruitment Manager. Other related duties may be assigned. STA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes qualified applicants, including returning military.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to foster a positive candidate experience.
Strong time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience using an applicant tracking system (ATS).
Ability to quickly learn applicant tracking software and other talent management systems.
Ability to follow standard recruitment procedures and guidelines.
Ability to handle multiple locations.
Able to sit for extended periods while working on a computer.
Able to lift up to 15 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of recruiting or onboarding experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee regional hiring processes and workflows.
Review candidate applications in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
Use the ATS daily to screen applicants, track the new-hire process, maintain notes, and update candidate profiles.
Schedule interviews with location management and notify staff of changes.
Contact qualified candidates promptly to schedule interviews.
Assist with applicant interviews by phone, video chat, and/or in person.
Follow up with candidates by phone and email regarding application status throughout the hiring process.
Maintain positive candidate engagement throughout onboarding.
Communicate initial hiring requirements before candidates’ start dates, including identity and pre-employment screenings such as drug and alcohol testing, and the onboarding workflow.
Keep candidate information consistently updated in the ATS to match the onboarding system.
Provide additional assistance with candidate onboarding as required.
Work closely with location management to ensure the hiring process runs smoothly.
Travel between multiple locations each week.
Attend local hiring events and job fairs, which may require occasional evening or weekend hours.
Perform other related duties as assigned.