F/ T Divisional Recruiter

The Salvation Army Southern California; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern California is seeking a Recruiter to lead the full-cycle recruitment process for the division in California. You will source candidates, screen resumes, conduct interviews, and coordinate offers with the HR team.

Work closely with the Director of HR and department managers to forecast staffing needs, design job descriptions, post ads, and maintain compliant personnel records. A proactive, detail‑oriented approach and integrity are essential.

Qualifications

• High School or GED.
• AA Degree desired.
• 2-3 years administrative support experience.
• Experience supporting HR/recruiting preferred.
• Proficient with UKG and major recruiting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develops, facilitates, and implements all phases of the recruitment process.
• Posts job ads on UKG Recruitment module and major boards.
• Conducts interviews and evaluates candidates’ skills.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Builds a talent pipeline and maintains candidate records.
• Serves as main contact between candidates and TSA during selection.

Skills

Candidate sourcing

Interviewing

Communication

Confidentiality

Talent assessment

Education

High School or GED

AA Degree desired

Tools

UKG

LinkedIn

Indeed

Zip Recruiter

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

The Salvation Army Mission StatementThe Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

BASIC PURPOSE

The primary responsibility of the Recruiter is to lead, manage and monitor staffing services for the division, interviewing potential candidates, and managing the full cycle recruitment process of potential candidates and new hires. Identifies future hiring needs, designs job descriptions, sources candidates through databases and recruitment platforms, conducts interviews, files paperwork, and keeps abreast of employment laws and legislation. Will evaluate various departmental operations to identify the needs of hiring additional staff by communicating with senior management. Will possess excellent knowledge of the human resources disciplines and practices to ensure hiring efficiency. The Recruiter will report to the Director of HR and work closely with the HR Coordinators, and all other department managers to ensure to hiring needs are being addressed appropriately throughout the division.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops, facilitates, and implements all phases of the recruitment process.
• Consults with Director of HR and leadership on critical talent gaps and drive an effective and efficient talent strategy in support of the division.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies.
• Produces and updates job specifications and descriptions.
• Schedules interviews; oversees preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials.
• Arranges recruitment materials.
• Posts job ads on UKG Recruitment module, recruiting platforms, and relevant job boards.
• Evaluates resumes, cover letters, and job applications.
• Performs interviews and evaluates the candidates’ skills, knowledge, and experience.
• Follows up with successful candidates and update the company’s internal records.
• Acts as the main point of contact between the candidate and the company during the selection process.
• Understands the TSA business strategy, consult on the overall aligned talent strategy.
• Drives a strong talent assessment process and rigor.
• Proactively shares market and competitive intelligence to Director of HR.
• Presents ongoing requisition updates both written and verbally to the Director of HR.
• Network, source and build a talent pipeline with industry leaders and attract the highest skilled and credentialed professionals to join TSA.
• Attends and participates in college job fairs and recruiting sessions.
• Be the primary negotiator and closer with selected candidates.
• Will act as main point of contact for all technical needs and assistance in Recruiting Gateway.
• Monitors and manages all requisitions and new positions in TSAMM.
• Performs in depth job market analysis by location and position to ensure TSA remains competitive.
• All other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

• High School or GED
• AA Degree desired
• 2-3 years administrative support
• Previous experience supporting Human Resources department as a Recruiter or Talent Acquisition Specialist preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft office, Power Point and Excel, UKG, all major recruiting platforms (Indeed, LinkedIn, Zip Recruiter, etc)
• Organized & Detail Oriented
• Ability to multi-task
• Effective communication skills
• High level of integrity; ability to maintain confidential information
• Professional phone presence
• In depth knowledge of key drivers in local job markets

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License, and ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Complete The Salvation Army vehicle course training.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis
• Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects
• Ability to reach overhead
• Ability to operate telephone
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. for administrative positions
• Ability to operate a computer
• Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information
• Ability to operate basic office equipment and tools PC, Fax Machine, Telephone, Calculator, Copier, Printer.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfiy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.