HR Recruiting Specialist

Family Focus; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Family Focus in Chicago seeks a HR Recruiting Specialist to lead full-cycle recruiting for the nonprofit organization. You will partner with hiring managers and HRBP to build a strong talent pipeline, source candidates through social networks, and manage onboarding processes.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in HR and at least two years of recruiting experience, with preference for bilingual Spanish speakers and nonprofit experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in HR or related field.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• At least 2 years of proven recruiting experience (in-house or agency).
• Experience recruiting for nonprofit education or social services is a plus.
• Knowledge of employment laws and job postings.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hiring managers and HRBP to develop job descriptions and recruitment strategy.
• Post jobs to boards, newspapers, colleges and other sources.
• Source candidates via databases, social networks, and referrals.
• Review resumes, conduct phone screens, and assess candidate qualifications.
• Facilitate onboarding and required paperwork.
• Maintain ATS and deliver recruitment metrics reports.

Skills

ATS

HRIS

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in HR

Tools

ATS software

HRIS systems

Job description

Job Title: HR Recruiting Specialist Location: Loop OfficeDepartment: Human Resources Supervisor: Director of HR, People Operations Family Focus is your partner in building strong families across the Chicago Metropolitan area! We're here to support families and their children including emergency assistance, child welfare services, family support services, educational programs, and more. Our goal? To help our communities thrive and reach their full potential! With 11 centers already up and running, we're eager to expand our reach and make an even bigger impact. That's why we're on the lookout for passionate individuals who share our vision to join our team as we grow and serve more families. Are you ready to make a difference? We want you to be a part of our journey! Family Focus is looking for a HR Recruiting Specialist with full cycle recruiting experience, from talent sourcing and attracting candidates to interviewing and hiring great employees. A successful recruiter will collaborate with department managers and the Human Resources Business Partners on a regular basis and proactively identify hiring needs. You should also be able to attract candidates using various sources, such as social media networks and employee referrals. Our ideal Recruiting Specialist holds an academic HR background combined with work experience in screening, interviewing, and assessing candidates. Ultimately, the responsibilities of the Recruiting Specialist are to ensure our company attracts, hires, and retains the best employees, while growing a strong talent pipeline. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to develop and update job descriptions, confirm candidate requirements, and design recruitment strategy.
• Prepare recruitment materials and post jobs to appropriate job board/newspapers/colleges, etc.
• Source and recruit candidates by using databases, social media, etc.
• Review resumes and applications. Conduct phone screens using various reliable recruiting and selection tools/methods to filter candidates, assessing relevant knowledge, skills, education, and experience.
• Facilitate the initial onboarding activities and required paperwork.
• Monitor and apply HR recruiting best practices.
• Provide ongoing follow-up to both internal stakeholders and external candidates regarding the status of the recruitment process.
• Maintain ATS on a regular basis. Provide analytical and well documented recruiting metrics reports on a regular and ad-hoc basis.
• Act as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process and in developing talent pipelines. The ideal candidate will have the following education and

experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience in Human Resources or similar field.
• Bilingual (Spanish), preferred.
• No less than two years of proven work experience as a Recruiter (either an in-house recruiter or a staffing agency recruiter)
• Experience recruiting for non-profit education or social services agency a strong plus
• Solid knowledge and understanding of legal requirements related to employment, selection, and job postings
• Solid ability to conduct different types of interviews (structured, behavioral, competency-based, etc.)
• Hands on experience with various selection processes (phone interviewing, reference check, etc.)
• Strong hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) as well as Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS). Intermediate Excel skills.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills. Ability to collaborate with all levels of the organization.
• Detail oriented and strong documentation skills
• Experience recruiting through social media and networking sites
• Strong decision-making skills

Salary

$50,000 - 53,000/year This is a full-time exempt position. Discover all the benefits we offer to support your well-being and professional growth here: https://www.family-focus.org/careers-benefits/ Family Focus is an Equal Opportunity Employer Keywords: Human Resources, HR Professionals, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Recruiter, non profit.

Pay

$50,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year Benefits

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Tuition reimbursement Application Question(s):
• Do you have non-profit recruiting experience?

Education

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience

• recruiting: 2 years