Entry-Level Recruiter
Position Title: Recruitment Coordinator
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: HR Manager
Schedule: Monday – Friday, Part-time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Position Summary
The Entry-Level Recruiter is responsible for supporting and managing the full-cycle recruitment process for a high-volume workforce. This position plays a critical role in attracting, screening, and hiring qualified candidates while ensuring a positive candidate experience. The Recruiter will manage job postings, applicant tracking, pre-screening interviews, offer letters, onboarding coordination, and recruitment reporting. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for assigned positions.
- Create and post job advertisements on various job boards, social media platforms, company websites, and recruitment sources.
- Source candidates through online databases, networking, referrals, and other recruitment channels.
- Review resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates.
- Conduct phone pre-screen and Teams Meeting interviews to assess candidate qualifications.
- Maintain consistent communication with the hiring managers with the status of the applicant.
Hiring & Onboarding Support
- Prepare and extend employment offers to be selected candidates.
- Generate, distribute, and follow-up (signed) on offer letters.
- Ensure that all onboarding paperwork is completed accurately and timely.
- Partner with HR and hiring managers to facilitate a smooth onboarding experience.
Administrative & Compliance Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate recruitment records and candidate files.
- Track recruitment metrics including time-to-fill, applicant flow, hiring trends, and sourcing effectiveness.
- Assist with recruitment reports.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive candidates and employee information.
Candidate Experience
- Provide exceptional customer service to candidates and hiring managers.
- Respond promptly to candidate inquiries and follow-up communications.
- Represent the organization professionally and positively throughout the recruitment process.
Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma required. Associate's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Communications, or related field preferred.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Experience
- Previous recruiting, customer service, administrative, staffing, or HR experience preferred.
- Experience working in a high-volume environment is a plus.
- Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
- Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to handle a high volume of applicants, emails, phone calls, and recruitment activities daily.
Performance Expectations
- Maintain active recruitment pipelines for multiple open positions.
- Meet hiring and onboarding deadlines.
- Ensure timely candidate communication and follow-up.
- Maintain accurate and compliant recruitment documentation.
- Support organizational hiring goals while delivering a positive candidate experience.
Working Conditions
- Office environment with extended periods of sitting and computer work.
- Frequent phone and email communication with candidates and hiring managers.
- May require occasional travel to job fairs, hiring events, and company locations.
