Recruiter

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruitment for clinical and non-clinical roles, partnering with hiring managers and HR to meet staffing needs and maintain a mission-centered candidate experience.

The position emphasizes compliant hiring practices, proactive sourcing, strong interviewing and onboarding support, and tracking recruiting metrics to improve staffing outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field; minimum 3 years HR experience.
• Minimum 2 years of professional recruiting experience.
• HR certification (SHRM or HRCI) preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office, social media, job boards, and applicant tracking systems.
• Ability to develop recruiting strategies for diverse roles including clinical and non-clinical.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for clinical and non-clinical roles.
• Develop sourcing strategies and partner with hiring managers.
• Post openings in ATS, ministry website, and recruitment channels.
• Screen, interview candidates, extend offers, and coordinate interviews.
• Maintain a positive, mission-centered candidate experience.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws.
• Build talent pipelines through networking and community partnerships.
• Track recruitment metrics and report findings.
• Support onboarding and retention initiatives.
• Represent Catholic Charities at recruiting events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Recruiting

Interviewing

Candidate screening

Relationship building

Communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field

HR certification (SHRM or HRCI) preferred

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

MS Office

Social media recruiting tools

Job boards

Job description

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a Recruiter to lead full‑cycle recruitment efforts and support the organization’s staffing needs. This role supports hiring for both clinical and non‑clinical positions across all levels, from staff to management, by developing effective sourcing strategies and partnering closely with hiring managers and Human Resources. The Recruiter ensures a positive, mission‑centered candidate experience from initial outreach through onboarding, maintains compliance with employment laws and regulations, and upholds organizational values and ethical hiring practices.

Overview and Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment programs and budgets, partnering with directors and hiring managers to meet staffing needs and optimize hiring efforts.
• Process job requisitions and post openings across applicant tracking systems, the ministry website, and other recruitment channels.
• Assist in defining job requirements, creating job descriptions, and developing hiring profiles and interview questions.
• Screen, assess, and interview candidates; coordinate interviews; and guide candidates through the hiring process, including extending offers.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates and provide information about the organization and roles.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines through networking, outreach, job fairs, and community partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state employment regulations.
• Track and report recruitment metrics (monthly, quarterly, annually) to measure effectiveness.
• Support onboarding processes, including new hire orientation, and contribute to retention initiatives.
• Recommend and manage recruiting initiatives and special events to support Catholic Charities of St. Louis.
• Represent the organization at recruiting events
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or similar field and/or a minimum of 3 years’ relevant professional experience in Human Resources required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ professional experience in recruiting required.
• Human Resources professional certification preferred, such as SHRM or HRCI.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office, social media, job boards, and applicant tracking systems.
• Developing recruiting strategies to attract experienced hires in a variety of business and functional departments, including social services and nursing (senior living) industry.
• Ability to embrace new technology and tools which are designed to improve the recruitment process.
• Exceptional ability to source and screen candidates, compile shortlists, and interview candidates.
• Demonstrated experience in business and recruitment strategy, culture change, workforce planning, data and analytics, organizational design, recruitment management, and transformational organizational changes.
• Ability to develop and foster professional relationships.
• The ability to understand, follow directions, and prioritize tasks.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be able to function independently in performing responsibilities.

Skills and Competencies Required

• Ability to relate to staff at all levels, residents, outside agencies, and legal authorities.
• Ability to demonstrate effective and professional communication, both verbal and written.
• Experience and ability to demonstrate conducting structured interviews.
• Ability to demonstrate successful onboarding processes, have a sense of urgency and meet KPI’s and time to fill timelines.
• Ensures that all new hire files and documents are accurate, complete, and organized.
• Ability to accurately input data and update information.
• Ability to coordinate and complete verification of licenses, certifications and education information.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of human resources laws, regulations, standards and policies.
• Must be dependable and punctual.
• Willing to work as a member of a team and take directions from supervisors.
• TB and drug test required prior to hire, ministry specific requirements.

Resources for Which Accountable

None

Pre‑Employment Screening

All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre‑employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid‑19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Our Mission

To bring the healing, help, and hope of Jesus Christ to those in need with a compassionate, caring presence.

Connecting children with families and keeping families connected by providing pregnancy and parenting support, foster care programs, and adoption services.

"Teach a youth about the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it."

Catholic Charities of St. Louis does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. Catholic Charities of St. Louisis an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.