HR Recruitment Specialist

Ponce Bank; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Ponce Bank is seeking a Recruiter in New York to research, develop, and implement effective recruiting and staffing strategies. You will attract a diverse pool of qualified talent and collaborate with department managers on job descriptions and hiring criteria.

The role covers all phases of recruitment, from posting and screening to interviews and offers, while ensuring compliance with employment laws. Candidates should have 3+ years of related experience and a BA/BS in a related field.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in human resources, business, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3 years in recruitment/staffing, with end-to-end process management preferred.
• HR certification or SHRM credential a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements recruitment processes across all stages.
• Drafts accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria with managers.
• Identifies and implements effective recruiting methods based on role and industry.
• Assists with job postings and advertisements.
• Screens applications and selects qualified candidates.
• Schedules and prepares interview materials and questions.
• Participates in interviews with managers and stakeholders.
• Supports offer process including salary ranges and start dates.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Attends college job fairs and recruitment sessions.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Sourcing strategies

Proactiveness

Time management

Employment law familiarity

Applicant tracking software

Microsoft Office

Education

BS/BA in HR, business, or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Responsibilities

The Recruiter will research, develop, and implement effective recruiting and staffing strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified and capable talent for the organization.

Brief Description

The Recruiter will research, develop, and implement effective recruiting and staffing strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified and capable talent for the organization.

Essential Functions

• Develops, facilitates, and implements all phases of the recruitment process.
• Collaborates with department managers to identify and draft detailed and accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria.
• Identifies and implements efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role, industry standards, and the needs of the organization.
• Assists with job posting and advertisement processes.
• Screens applications and selects qualified candidates.
• Schedules interviews; oversees preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials.
• Assists with the interview process, attending and conducting interviews with managers, directors, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborates with the hiring manager and/or other human resource staff during the offer process, identifying and recommending salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other pertinent details.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies.
• Attends and participates in college job fairs and recruiting sessions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Ancillary Functions

• Assures adherence to Bank policies and procedures and federal and state regulatory requirements.
• Provides cross-functional support to other areas of the department and the Bank where service or assistance is needed.
• Performs tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or re‑designed depending upon individual circumstances.

Mandatory Training Curricula

Training is required of all Bank staff as related to regulatory mandated compliance topics and courses required for specific job functions. Career enhancement training courses are also available. Please refer to course catalog and management for details.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics.
• Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles.
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software or other recruitment systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Physical Demands

The physical and related demands described in this section are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job is mostly sedentary in nature, but may occasionally involve lifting files and other materials that weigh up to 20 lbs. Employees in this job must be able to work in an office environment during regular business hours where they come into regular and frequent contact with internal and external customers and other members of the public. Therefore, employees in this position are expected to have consistently positive interactions with the public.

Experience

• A minimum of three (3) years’ related experience normally required. Management of all phases of the recruitment and hiring process highly preferred.
• HR certification preferred
• SHRM’s Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential a plus.

Requirements

Education/Training

A B.S. or B.A. degree, or equivalent, in human resources, business, or related field or equivalent work experience, required.

Salary Range

$70,000 - $83,000

Your work powers purpose—and service makes it possible.

Behind the scenes, our back-office professionals are the driving force of our mission. Through service in operations, lending, compliance, marketing, or IT, your expertise fuels innovation and ensures we deliver on our promise of community-first banking.

Join a team where your role isn’t just essential—it’s transformative, making a direct impact on the people and communities we proudly serve.

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