High-Volume Social Services Recruiting Specialist

WSFSSH, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

West Side Federation for Senior & Supportive Housing, Inc. is seeking a Recruiting Specialist to manage high-volume hiring for roles including Case Workers, Social Workers, Medication room staff, and more.

You will screen resumes, conduct interviews, and coordinate with department managers while ensuring candidate quality and a positive experience. The role emphasizes partnering with hiring managers, managing background checks and pre-employment steps, onboarding, and maintaining ATS records.

Qualifications

• Ability to fill high-volume roles within tight timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to balance speed and quality in hiring.
• Experience administering and managing complex background checks.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with recruiting for Social Services roles (preferred).
• Experience building candidate pipelines proactively.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-volume hiring efforts and maintain high candidate quality.
• Source candidates via job boards, referrals, outreach, and other channels.
• Screen resumes, conduct interviews, and coordinate hiring with department managers.

Skills

High-volume hiring

Speed vs quality balance

Background checks

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Social Services recruiting (preferred)

Candidate pipelines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business Administration or related field

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Sage

UKG

Job description

West Side Federation for Senior & Supportive Housing, Inc. is seeking a Recruiting Specialist to manage high-volume hiring for roles including Case Workers, Social Workers, Medication room staff, and more.

You will screen resumes, conduct interviews, and coordinate with department managers while ensuring candidate quality and a positive experience. The role emphasizes partnering with hiring managers, managing background checks and pre-employment steps, onboarding, and maintaining ATS records.