Recruitment Specialist

Community Residences; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Residences in Newington, CT is seeking a Recruitment Specialist to manage internal postings, HRIS records, and the candidate screening process. You will coordinate interviews, support onboarding, and ensure legal hiring compliance while communicating with program managers and the HR team.

The role requires strong interpersonal and written communication skills, independence, and proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook. A CT driver’s license is preferred for on-site coordination.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and 2+ years HR recruitment experience required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Confidentiality at all times.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Post positions internally and distribute to Program Managers; ensure HRIS posting.
• Track and log applications; maintain notes.
• Review applications and conduct initial screening interviews.
• Follow recruitment process set by HR team.
• Release new hires after training completion.
• Prepare employment advertisements and post to ads channels.
• Ensure hiring forms meet legal guidelines.
• Schedule trainings for new hires and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Prepare letters to applicants as needed.
• Report hiring metrics weekly to the Assistant Director of HR.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Organization and prioritization

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Education

Associate degree in related field

Two years HR recruitment experience

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

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Recruitment Specialist

Newington, CT, US

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Post all positions internally and distribute to Program Managers; ensure positions are listed in HRIS system and posted in appropriate areas.
• Track, update statuses, take detailed notes and file all applications within the HRIS, as necessary; log applications within the HRIS, when appropriate.
• Review all applications, schedule and conduct all initial screening interviews.
• Follow the recruitment process set in place by the talent acquisition coordinator and the assistant director of human resources.
• After verified completion on training, release newly hired employees to work based on program standards.
• Write all employment advertising, and place ads with internet, university or advertising based companies.
• Ensure that all pertinent hiring forms are up to date and meet legal guidelines.
• Schedule all training for newly hired employees; communicate that information to all appropriate parties.
• Schedule new hire appointments with the talent acquisition admin and ensure that all necessary forms for employment are reviewed and completed.
• Write letters to applicants, as necessary.
• Report metrics on new hires, interviews, and applications to the Assistant Director of Human Resources on a weekly basis.
• Perform all other duties as delegated by the Assistant Director of Human Resources.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Assist in responding to queries from employees, Directors, and outside agencies.
• An Associate’s degree and two years Human Resources recruitment experience is required.
• Must possess a valid CT driver’s license and a good driving record.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must have the ability to work independently.
• Must possess excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Must maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize and perform various job responsibilities and functions simultaneously.