Position: HR Recruiter
Reports to: CHRO
Department: Human Resources
Location: 475 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
Position Type: In-Office
Classification: Full-Time; Exempt (Salary)

Summary

The HR Recruiter is responsible for assisting with day-to-day recruitment operations to support organizational growth and pipeline management. Working closely with candidates, hiring teams, and talent acquisition leadership, this role delivers end-to-end candidate care, from initial sourcing, resume screening, and phone intakes through interview scheduling, ATS data management, and onboarding logistics. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, efficient self-starter who excels in fast-paced environments, maintains clear communication, and manages candidate experience and sensitive hiring data with professionalism.

Primary Responsibilities

Sourcing & Pipeline Building: Search and reach out to candidate pools through job boards, ATS searches, and direct networking to keep pipelines moving.
Screening Candidates: Review incoming resumes and conduct initial phone interviews to evaluate candidate backgrounds, salary expectations, and cultural fit.
Managing Schedules: Handle logistics for candidate interviews, including calendar coordination, and tracking status updates in the ATS.
Supporting Stakeholders: Keep candidates and hiring teams in the loop with regular updates, timely feedback, and clear communication.
Candidate Care: Deliver a positive, responsive experience for every applicant from initial contact through final feedback.
ATS & Data Upkeep: Keep applicant profiles, notes, and requisition records clean, accurate, and up to date.
Onboarding Support: Assist with post-offer processing, pre-employment screening, and new hire documentation.
Additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, preferred.
1+ years of experience in Recruitment experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Suite and introductory experience with HRIS software preferred.
Ability to support a nationwide workforce across multiple locations.
Basic understanding of employment laws or a strong willingness to learn and apply federal and state standards.
Proven ability to handle sensitive documentation, such as employment terms and background check reports, with strict confidentiality.
Strong organizational skills, high emotional intelligence, and the ability to manage daily tasks with discretion and accuracy.

Core Competencies

Communication: Clearly and effectively communicating both verbally and in writing.
Efficiency: Prioritizes and multitasks in fast-paced settings, delivering quality results with minimal errors.
Initiative: An entrepreneurial self-starter who operates independently to exceed goals.
Discretion: Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.
Reliability: Possesses an honest, trustworthy demeanor that maintains optimism and boosts morale.
Collaboration: Works effectively with others, integrating diverse perspectives to reach common goals.
Adaptability: Adjusting quickly and effectively to shifting priorities and evolving technologies.

Essential Job Functions

Maintain a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods.
Communicate and exchange accurate information clearly with peers, leadership, and external partners.
Collaborate closely with colleagues and external parties to achieve project goals.
Operate computers and standard office equipment on a constant basis.
Perform repetitive motions involving wrists, hands, and fingers.
Assist clients and colleagues via telephone, email, and in-person.
Observe and analyze details at close range.

Travel Requirements

Minimal to None: Approximately 0%-9% (Office-based with potential for day trips or annual meetings).

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation (based on experience)

Base Salary: $60,000-$70,000 annually
This is an Exempt position
Annual Performance Bonus Target: 5%

Benefits

Employee Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, other)
401k with Employer Match
Paid Time Off
Paid Parking, if applicable
This role is an in-office position

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