Dynamic Recruiting & Onboarding Coordinator

Simon and Schuster Books; Riverside Park (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Broad Based Ownership

Job summary

Simon & Schuster US is seeking a Short-Term Recruiting & Onboarding Coordinator to support hiring and onboarding activities at our Delran, New Jersey distribution facility. This short-term role focuses on delivering an organized and positive candidate experience.

The role involves coordinating onboarding, screening candidates, sourcing, scheduling interviews, and ensuring smooth new-hire orientation. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a recruiting coordinator, HR coordinator, onboarding coordinator, staffing coordinator, or similar role preferred.
• Experience supporting new-hire onboarding and pre-employment processes strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting high-volume hourly hiring in distribution, warehouse, manufacturing, fulfillment, logistics, or similar environment is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple candidates and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and consistent follow-through.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with HR, Talent Acquisition, and operations teams.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS), HR systems, job boards, and Microsoft Office applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day coordination and administrative support for hourly recruiting activities.
• Coordinate new-hire onboarding, including required documentation, pre-employment requirements, and orientation scheduling.
• Review incoming applications and conduct initial candidate screenings based on established qualifications.
• Assist with candidate sourcing through job boards, recruiting platforms, referrals, social media and community resources.
• Schedule and coordinate candidate interviews with hiring managers and facility leadership.
• Maintain timely communication with candidates regarding interviews, next steps, and onboarding requirements.
• Assist with offer coordination and pre-employment activities.
• Help facilitate new-hire orientation and ensure employees have the information needed for a successful first day.
• Maintain accurate candidate and new-hire information in applicable recruiting and HR systems.
• Track candidates through the recruiting and onboarding process and follow up on outstanding requirements.
• Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, and operations teams to support current staffing priorities.
• Assist with hiring events and other recruiting initiatives as needed.
• Follow established company recruiting, onboarding, employment, and compliance practices.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Tools

ATS (Applicant Tracking System)

HR systems

Job boards

Microsoft Office

Job description

Simon & Schuster US is seeking a Short-Term Recruiting & Onboarding Coordinator to support hiring and onboarding activities at our Delran, New Jersey distribution facility. This short-term role focuses on delivering an organized and positive candidate experience.

The role involves coordinating onboarding, screening candidates, sourcing, scheduling interviews, and ensuring smooth new-hire orientation. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this role.