Recruitment Specialist

Birnie Bus Service, Inc•Town of Rosendale, NY

4d•$21 - $25

About The Position

The Recruitment Specialist coordinates candidate pre-screening, interview scheduling and interviewing, and provides support to location managers. The role manages initial contact and follow-up communications with potential candidates, uses an applicant tracking system (ATS) to track progress, and oversees recruitment steps in the hiring process. This position oversees regional hiring workflows, maintains candidate records and profiles in the ATS, coordinates with location management, and supports candidates through onboarding. It requires travel between multiple locations each week and attendance at local hiring events and job fairs, which may involve occasional evening or weekend hours. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, at an hourly rate of $21–$25.

Requirements

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