HR Recruiter, Benhaven

North Haven, CT

The primary role of the Human Resources (HR) Recruiter is to lead the recruiting effort for the Agency.  Position is also responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with the CFO. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: employee recruitment and retention, employee onboarding, Community Networking, and maintaining of systems to promote recruitment.

Hours: 40 hours weekly

Location:       North Haven

HR Recruiter Responsibilities:

  • Develops recruiting strategies for each division in conjunction with the Division Director.
  • Conducts recruitment of hourly, exempt and nonexempt personnel, student interns, temporary employees and volunteers, participating in outside Career Fairs as necessary.
  • Develops postings based on job descriptions and collaboration with the hiring manager.
  • Oversees the recruiting websites related to human resources for the purposes of advertisements. Posts all job descriptions for vacant positions.
  • Monitors career-pathing program for DSP employees and suggests ideas for improvement.
  • Creatively seeks out partnerships with local colleges/universities; participates in career fairs as needed.
  • Completes reports and surveys relating to employee recruitment / retention.
  • In conjunction with the HR Generalist offers and conducts all exit surveys/interviews with staff prior to leaving employment.
  • Conducts regular stay interviews.
  • Works collaboratively with hiring managers to review applicants and make the hiring process more efficient.
  • Oversees the Vacancy Request Procedure and circulates the Open Position and Employee Termination List for all positions.
  • Ensures position requests are a funded in current year budget.
  • Reviews all applications and conducts initial phone screening to ensure appropriate applicants.
  • Conducts initial interviews and may include hiring manager for the purpose of filling vacant positions with appropriate candidates.
  • Runs background checks and checks references.
  • Refers appropriate applicants to hiring managers to determine if they are a fit for division and work location.
  • Executes all new hire onboarding paperwork (Taxes, I-9, etc.).
  • In conjunction with the HR Generalist conducts Day 1 of orientation.
  • Follows up with new hire employees during the 90-day orientation period to ensure proper placement and job satisfaction.
  • Works with CFO and HR Generalist in conducting periodic surveys to measure employee satisfaction.
  • Assists HR Generalist with the processing of terminations and prepares separation paperwork.
  • In conjunction with the HR Generalist maintains human resource information system records and compiles reports from the database.
  • Ensures that all information is filed accurately and timely in employee files; audits as needed.

 

Education, Experience, and other Qualifications:

  • HS required, Bachelor/Master preferred.
  • Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience working in Human Resources.
  • Recruitment within the non-profit community preferred.
  • A positive attitude demonstrated good judgment.
  • The ability to develop a professional rapport with staff/contractors we employ, and all other stakeholders are requisite. 

JOB CODE: 1000069