Recruitment Associate

Vanguard Group Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Group Staffing in White Plains, NY is seeking a Recruitment Associate for a temporary role with potential for Direct Hire. The position requires commuting to the job site five days a week, Monday through Friday.

You will source, screen, interview, and support onboarding of entry-level candidates across multiple departments, using diverse recruitment strategies and coordinating job fairs and events to attract top talent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications or related field.
• 2–5 years of Talent Acquisition or Recruiting experience.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, interview, and support onboarding of qualified candidates for entry-level roles across multiple departments.
• Utilize diverse recruitment strategies including job boards, social media, networking, hiring events, and partnerships with community resources.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates to support current and future hiring needs.
• Coordinate and participate in job fairs, career events, and other talent acquisition initiatives.
• Deliver a positive candidate experience throughout recruitment and onboarding process.

Skills

Candidate sourcing

Screening interviews

Candidate onboarding

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ATS

Google Apps

MS Office

HRIS (ADP)

Job description

Job Description

Recruitment Associate Opportunity available working in White Plains, NY - Must be able to commute to the job site, 5 days a week. Monday through Friday.

This is a temporary positionwith the potential to become a Direct Hire

Responsibilities:

• Source, screen, interview, and support the onboarding of qualified candidates for entry-level roles across multiple departments.
• Utilize diverse recruitment strategies, including job boards, social media, networking, hiring events, and partnerships with community resources such as Workforce1.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates to support current and future hiring needs.
• Coordinate and participate in job fairs, career events, and other talent acquisition initiatives to promote organizational visibility and attract top talent.
• Deliver a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment and onboarding process, from initial outreach through orientation.
• Facilitate onboarding activities for new hires, transfers, and temporary staff to ensure a smooth and successful transition into the organization.
• Collaborate with program leaders and hiring managers to develop job descriptions, job postings, and recruitment strategies aligned with organizational needs.
• Manage recruitment processes, including vacancy postings, interview coordination, reference checks, candidate communication, and hiring status updates.
• Review employee documentation and ensure all required clearances and compliance requirements are completed in accordance with agency and funder standards.
• Support employee background check processes and coordinate New Hire Orientation and training programs in partnership with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, Human Resources, Business, Communications or related field. bachelor's degree in human resources management, communication, or a similar field preferred.
• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruiting or Human Resources.
• Proficiency in using business software applications including recruitments systems (ATS), Google Apps, MS Suite, and HRIS (ADP Workforce Now is a plus) and/or ability to learn.
• Knowledge of operative regulatory compliance and best practice recommendations.
• Skills in problem solving to provide issue resolution and troubleshoot where needed.
• Ability to maintain focus and produce project deliverables according to established deadlines.
• Exemplary time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills, strong attention to detail and accuracy and must be able to multitask effectively.
• Strong discretion in dealing with highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to adapt and adjust to change, quick learner with technology aptitude, and excellent customer service attitude.