HR Recruiter

October 14, 2026
Summit, NJ, US
$60,000 – $70,000/yr
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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