Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Summary:

The Recruiting Specialist will be responsible for sourcing, screening, and recommending candidates for all department positions as well as supporting the onboarding of new hires and/or transfers.  He/she will identify opportunities to build applicant pools, establish partnerships with the managers, effectively administer the interviewing and onboarding process, and ensure a positive new hire experience. In addition, during low periods of recruitment demands and effort, the Recruiting Specialist will support other services provided by the HR team such as, compliance, special projects and events to ensure all employees are supported throughout their employment.   

Salary Range: $27.47/hr - $32.96/hr

Responsibilities:

• Job Descriptions - Consult with Program Managers and human resources team on position descriptions, requisition creation, compensation, and sourcing strategies.
• Sourcing Strategies - Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting; Develop networks/partnerships to actively build database/pipeline of candidates; Conduct regular follow-up with managers, candidates, and new hires to determine the effectiveness of recruiting efforts.
• Interviews – Resume review, phone screen, interview, recommend selection of applicants and close qualified candidates.
• ATS Maintenance – Post/refresh job requisitions, update candidate status throughout the interview process; send follow up emails. 
• Clearances - Arrange and track background checks; conduct reference checks.
• Administrative functions – Offer letters and email communication with candidates. 
• Recruiting Events - Represent Forestdale at recruiting events (i.e., college job fairs); present at colleges, attend student group meetings, and increase college awareness of the Agency before and after career fairs.
• Metrics - Enter, track, and report recruitment and onboarding metrics.
• Teamwork – Become familiar with other areas of HR (onboarding, orientation, compliance etc.) to assist with coverage when necessary.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree 
• 3+ years of human resources, talent acquisition and interviewing experience preferred.
• Experience in full-cycle recruiting, using various interview techniques and evaluation methods. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of various recruiting techniques, and experience in online/social media recruiting
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), internet, and Applicant Tracking Systems.
• ADP experience is a plus.
• Strong customer service, negotiation skills and ability to interact with employees at all levels throughout the Agency
• Self-starter with excellent time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic and sense of integrity, trustworthiness, and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Creative in brainstorming and proposing new ideas and solutions to existing problems.

 Other Requirements:

• Position may require work responsibilities outside of normal business hours.
• Willing and able to travel to job fairs and other sourcing locations.
• As a NYC contracted agency all positions at Forestdale Inc. fall under the NYC vaccine mandate. All employees, volunteers and interns must show proof of vaccination upon hire.

Location:  67- 35 112^th St, Forest Hills, NY 11375

Additional Information:

Forestdale Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.
 
Forestdale Inc. is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.