Diversity-Driven Recruiter: Transform Hiring & Growth

New Hope Community, Inc.; Loch Sheldrake (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

New Hope Community, Inc. is seeking a Recruiting Specialist to lead the full recruitment lifecycle across a range of roles, from direct support professionals to management.

The recruiter will partner with program directors to understand staffing needs and drive hiring goals, while applying innovative strategies to attract diverse talent. You will serve as a guide to hiring managers on policies, maintain descriptions, and ensure a positive candidate experience through every step of the process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 2+ years of experience as a full-cycle recruiter.
• Proficient in recruitment tools and techniques and knowledge of applicant tracking best practices.
• Demonstrated innovative approach to sourcing, attracting, and engaging with candidates.
• Outstanding communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
• Experience using social media platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, etc.) to attract and engage with talent.
• Proven experience developing and launching effective recruitment campaigns.
• Comfortable conducting interviews using various means (e.g., phone, video, in-person, etc.).
• Ability to travel as needed to local job fairs and recruiting events with flexible hours that may include evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manages the recruitment lifecycle for a variety of open positions, including direct support professionals, specialists, administrative, and management positions.
• Works collaboratively with managers and program directors to fully understand New Hope’s hiring needs for each position and meet hiring goals.
• Partners with the entire Human Resources team and Senior Management to refine and implement innovative recruitment strategies to find, hire, and retain quality talent.
• Acts as a guide, advisor, and advocate to hiring managers regarding New Hope’s hiring policies and procedures.
• Drafts, maintains, and updates the agency’s library of position descriptions.
• Employs data-driven evaluation techniques for New Hope’s recruitment efforts to meet organizational goals and drive team success throughout the agency.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for all candidates throughout the recruitment process, keeping them apprised of their application status and providing a highly customized and positive experience.
• Works with the HR team to vet successful candidates and introduce them to the HR team member responsible for onboarding.
• Handles sensitive and personal candidate information with discretion and professionalism.
• Utilizes a wide variety of tools such as job boards, social media networks, and local resources to find talent and execute recruitment plans and strategies.
• Grows and develops relationships with a diverse group of qualified active and passive job seekers to pull from as positions open, reducing talent search and time to hire.
• Continuously grows your network and skills by staying current with industry, sector, and technological trends.

Skills

Proficient in recruiting tools

Innovative sourcing approaches

Outstanding communication

Social media recruiting

Interviewing across methods

Education

High school diploma or GED

SHRM Talent Acquisition credential

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

New Hope Community, Inc. is seeking a Recruiting Specialist to lead the full recruitment lifecycle across a range of roles, from direct support professionals to management.

The recruiter will partner with program directors to understand staffing needs and drive hiring goals, while applying innovative strategies to attract diverse talent. You will serve as a guide to hiring managers on policies, maintain descriptions, and ensure a positive candidate experience through every step of the process.