Recruitment Associate

Hyundai Rotem USA; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyundai Rotem USA in Jersey City, NJ, is seeking a Recruiting Associate with 4–7 years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience. You will manage the full cycle from sourcing to onboarding and partner with hiring managers to develop effective strategies.

The ideal candidate has strong communication and organizational skills, can manage multiple roles, and maintain confidentiality. Proficiency with ATS and MS Office is preferred, with bilingual English/Korean a plus.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of professional recruiting or talent acquisition experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of recruiting and candidate sourcing practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple open positions and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Independent work style with hiring managers and team members.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and ATS; maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment from sourcing to onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and strategies.
• Source qualified candidates via job boards, networks, referrals, and social media.
• Review resumes and conduct initial candidate screenings.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and managers.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and timely follow-up.
• Develop a strong pipeline for current and future openings.
• Assist with offers, background checks, and pre-employment steps.
• Support onboarding activities and smooth new hire transitions.
• Monitor recruiting activity and provide progress updates.
• Improve recruiting processes and explore new sourcing channels.
• Maintain confidentiality of candidate and employee information.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ATS

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Recruiting Associate to join our team in Jersey City, NJ. The ideal candidate will have 4–7 years of recruiting and talent acquisition experience and will be responsible for managing the hiring process from candidate sourcing through onboarding.

This is a high-priority position, and we are looking for someone who can join the team as soon as possible. The successful candidate will be proactive, organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and offer coordination.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruiting strategies.
• Source qualified candidates through job boards, professional networks, referrals, social media, and other recruiting channels.
• Review resumes and conduct initial candidate screenings.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and ensure timely follow-up throughout the recruitment process.
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future openings.
• Assist with offer preparation, background checks, and pre-employment processes.
• Support onboarding activities and ensure a smooth transition for new hires.
• Monitor recruiting activities and provide regular updates on hiring progress.
• Help improve recruiting processes and identify new sources and strategies for attracting qualified talent.
• Maintain confidentiality of candidate and employee information.
• Perform other HR and recruiting-related duties as needed.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of professional recruiting or talent acquisition experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of recruiting and candidate sourcing practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple open positions and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively with hiring managers and team members.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or recruiting and applicant-tracking systems (ATS).
• Professional judgment and ability to handle confidential information appropriately.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Korean communication skills strongly preferred.
• Experience recruiting bilingual or multicultural candidates.
• Experience working in a fast-paced corporate or professional environment.
• Existing recruiting network or experience with multiple sourcing channels.