Recruiter

The Recruiter plays a vital role on the Talent Acquisition team, collaborating with internal partners and hiring managers to ensure a proactive, efficient, and professional talent acquisition process. This role is dedicated to creating a positive and seamless candidate experience for all applicants.

The Recruiter is responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle, including recruitment planning, sourcing and screening candidates (both active and passive), managing job postings on internal and external platforms, conducting phone interviews, facilitating in-person or virtual panel interviews, extending job offers, and overseeing candidates and requisitions within our applicant tracking system.

Culture Statement

The culture of the Y is rooted in our Christian mission and core values. We strive every day to collectively embody our purpose of serving as a catalyst to transform lives and communities through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We are respectful – we treat each other and those we serve as we hope to be treated ourselves. We are caring – we show a sincere concern for others and their well-being. We are honest – we are truthful in what we say and what we do, and we do not make promises we do not intend to keep. We are responsible – we are good stewards of our resources, strive for excellence and our actions are accountable to those we serve. We are innovative – we harness creativity, are solution minded and forward thinking. We lead with faith.

Essential Functions

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions, including sourcing,

interviewing, and onboarding.

• Facilitate interviews, ensuring a streamlined and welcoming process for all participants.
• Collaborate with talent development and HR to create a successful onboarding experience for

new hires.

• Develop internal pipelines to promote internal growth, address skill gaps, and suggest

development opportunities.

• Execute recruitment strategies and provide continuous process improvement feedback.
• Support and lead diversity recruitment initiatives, aligning efforts with DEI strategy.
• Participate in job fairs and recruitment events, sharing leads and networking with industry

contacts.

• Manage recruitment timelines, sourcing plans, and candidate tracking in the ATS.
• Implement innovative recruitment methods, leveraging social media and technology.
• Provide regular reports on staffing effectiveness and recruitment metrics.
• Organize seasonal hiring events and ensure staffing needs are met across centers.
• Deliver a positive candidate experience and exemplary service to all stakeholders.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by leadership

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3+) years’ experience in talent acquisition or related field or YMCA Manager Experience.
• A four (4) degree in business, human resources or related field or five (5) years of equivalent work experience.
• A relentless pursuit of solutions and desire to recruit great people.
• Positive attitude, outstanding work ethic and commitment to integrity and results.
• Proven ability to manage competing demands with a heart to serve others.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Adaptable in approach and work style to changing demands, circumstances and fast-paced

environments.

• Proven results in developing and implementing improvement strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Superior organizational skills, attention to details and time management
• Proven ability to interact successfully with internal and external candidates.
• Ability to work with varying levels of leadership.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and the ability to become proficient in Association specific software applications.
• Experience with ATS systems, UKG Workforce Ready a plus.
• Self starter with the ability to handle ambiguity and willingness to accept additional responsibility.

All YMCA team members are expected to maintain a current and active status for all safety, risk, and programming certifications defined by the YMCA of Greater Charlotte.

Working Conditions

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to use a computer

for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart
device.

• The team member frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the

work environment.

• The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Travel as needed.

COMPETENCIES

• CHANGE LEADERSHIP: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of

the organization and/or community.

• COLLABORATION: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community
• INNOVATION: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve

and expand the Y’s work and impact in the community

• DEVELOPING SELF & OTHERS: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential

This is an in-office position, candidate must reside in Charlotte.

Proficiency in Spanish is preferred but not necessary.