Recruiter

September 30, 2026
Philadelphia, PA, US
$58,000 – $60,000/yr

At JEVS, we help the people we serve lead self-determined, connected, and hopeful lives that strengthen themselves, their families, and their communities. With more than 1,000 employees and over 80 years of service, our programs are designed to help individuals improve their quality of life. We support individuals with disabilities and those facing challenging socio-economic circumstances, helping people access meaningful employment, educational opportunities, and essential services.

Position Summary

The recruiter is responsible for full life-cycle recruiting: recruiting, screening and recommending placement of staff by using creative sourcing methods (internal and external).

This is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of 4 days onsite and 1 day remote each week.

Responsibilities

  • Partners with hiring manager to determine staffing needs.
  • Screens resumes, interviews candidates (by phone or in person), administers appropriate assessments and reference/background checking, makes recommendations for hire (or not hire) and delivers employment offers for both exempt and nonexempt position openings within an assigned territory.
  • Serves as an expert for recruiting candidates within assigned programs
  • Uses traditional and nontraditional resources, such as career fairs, online job fairs, community network events, etc., to identify and attract quality candidates.
  • Develops advertising programs (internal and external) to ensure high visibility with potential candidates.
  • Manages internal transfer process, including screening, coordination of interviews with hiring manager, transfer offer letters, etc.
  • Follows up with candidates and hiring managers to obtain feedback regarding recruiting process.
  • Develops and maintains an excellent relationship with internal and external clients to ensure achievement of staffing goals.
  • Communicates important employment information during delivery of employment offers, as needed (e.g., benefits, compensation, noncompete agreements).
  • Works with hiring managers to ensure compliance with all funder regulations and federal/state laws and regulations.
  • Manages current candidate activity in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
  • Maintains memberships and affiliations with trade/professional organizations related to industry.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

Travel

  • This position requires up to 40% travel to other JEVS locations and to local job fairs

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in business, human resources, or other related field of study, preferred
  • 2+ years’ experience in recruiting or talent acquisition, required; recruiting experience with human services or related industry preferred
  • Prior experience with an ATS, required
  • Experience with ADP/UltiPro, preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, required
  • Must possess a high level of customer service skills
  • Must have excellent computer skills; must be proficient in Microsoft Suite, including Excel
  • Must adhere to the JEVS code of conduct

This is a hybrid position: Four days in office and one day remote, subject to change based on operational and program needs.

What’s in it for you

  • 401(k), with company match
  • Tuition assistance: Available to all employees with at least one year of service, for those enrolled in job-related, accredited, degree or certificate level courses
  • Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Ample paid vacation and sick time
  • 10-12 paid holidays per year
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Continuing education, professional development opportunities, retreats, and training
  • Annual holiday party and office outings
  • Wellness workshops and activities and access to the Employee Assistance Program
  • Dress-down Fridays
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Reimbursement of eligible mileage and travel expenses

The base pay for this position ranges from $58,000 to $60,000 and will vary based on factors such as skills and experience.Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation that JEVS Human Services provides to recognize employees for their work. JEVS provides competitive Benefits; we believe that benefits should support you at work and at home. Please visit the benefits page of our careers site for more details.

At JEVS, we are committed to ensuring all our employees feel included, valued, appreciated and free to be who they are at work. We cultivate a culture where differences are valued, and we are putting resources and attention towards improving employee engagement, retention, and promotion of our talented staff.

Diversity, inclusion, and equity are core principles that guide how we cultivate leaders, build our teams, and create an environment that is the right fit for JEVS Human Services’ employees, our community partners, and the individuals we serve.

For more information about what it’s like to be a part of the JEVS team, visit our careers page at https://www.jevshumanservices.org/careers/

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided. Please contact your recruiter if you are in need of an accommodation during the interview process.
JEVS Human Services is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities. The Agency will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person’s gender, gender identity, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, disability, or membership in any other protected group. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided.