Recruitment Specialist

STA•Amsterdam, NY

About The Position

The Recruitment Specialist coordinates candidate pre-screening, interview scheduling and interviewing, and supports location managers throughout the hiring process. The role manages initial contact and follow-up with candidates, tracks recruitment progress in an applicant tracking system (ATS), and oversees regional hiring steps and workflows. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, at an hourly rate of $21–$25. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required for hiring events and job fairs, and the role involves travel between multiple locations each week. The Recruitment Specialist works closely with location management and the NYS Recruitment Manager to keep hiring and onboarding processes running smoothly. The position also provides additional onboarding assistance and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two or more years of recruiting or onboarding experience is preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to nurture 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 quickly learn applicant tracking software and other talent management systems.
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.

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 file 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 about 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, as well as the onboarding workflow.
Ensure candidate records in the ATS are consistently updated 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.
Work closely with the NYS Recruitment Manager.
Perform other related duties as assigned.