Recruitment Supervisor

UNKNOWN; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University in Midtown Manhattan is seeking a Recruitment Supervisor to lead the recruitment pod and oversee onboarding processes. You will mentor recruiters and recruitment support specialists while managing the day-to-day operations of talent acquisition.

The role requires 5+ years of recruitment experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong collaboration with hiring managers and TA leadership to improve efficiency and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of recruitment/interviewing experience.
• Experience recruiting using diverse sourcing channels.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle recruitment for designated departments within the pod.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to attract top talent.
• Maintain a personal requisition load and actively source candidates.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to recruiters and support specialists.
• Conduct performance evaluations and identify training opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advise hiring managers and TA leadership on market trends and practices.
• Oversee onboarding, audits, and compliance with required checks.

Skills

People skills

Communication

MS Office Suite

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Title: Recruitment Supervisor

Location: Midtown

Org Unit: Recruitment

Work Days

Weekly Hours: 35.00

Exemption Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $105,000.00 - $122,000.00

• As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Position Summary

The Recruitment Supervisor plays an important role within their assigned talent pod. In addition to their current job responsibilities as a recruiter, the Recruitment Supervisor will take on duties to effectively manage the day-to-day operations of recruitment and onboarding within the talent pod such as providing mentorship and management to the recruiter(s) and recruitment support specialists.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle recruitment process for designated departments within their pod, ensuring timely and efficient candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies for assigned pod to attract top talent, utilizing various sourcing channels and techniques.
• Maintain a personal requisition load, actively sourcing and selecting candidates for assigned positions
• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to recruiter(s)and recruitment support specialists within the talent pod
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and work with TA Manager to identify opportunities for training and improvement
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and TA leadership, providing expertise on market trends, recruitment best practices, and candidate selection
• Monitor and manage the requisition pipeline for the pod
• Work with Assistant Director, TA to review, design, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in talent acquisition operations
• Work with Assistant Director, TA to utilize applicant tracking system and other recruitment tools to manage the candidate pipeline and track/report on recruitment metrics, providing regular updates to management
• Manage onboarding for assigned pod, ensuring a smooth, positive new hire experience and compliance with requirements, including audits of I-9s, medical clearances, background checks, and license/certification verifications.
• Manage mandatory compliance auditing of new hire and transfer employees
• Ensure compliance and adherence to quality standards with relevant employment laws, regulations, and company policies throughout the recruitment process through regular audits
• Conducts non-academic New Employee orientation.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects, as needed and directed.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in related field

Experience

• 5 or more years of recruitment/interviewing experience
• Demonstrated and proven experience recruiting qualified candidates using a variety of sources.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to interact with multiple constituencies and exercise "people skills".
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite and database applications.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to treat confidential information with utmost discretion.
• Demonstrates ability to exercise standards of professionalism, including appearance, presentation and demeanor.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative manner with all departmental faculty and staff, as well as other institutional representatives.

Licenses and Certifications

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

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