[Hiring] Junior Recruiter @Center for Autism and Related Disorders

Role Description

The Junior Recruiter plays an important and strategic role in the recruitment process working closely with CARD’s center operations leadership to source and recruit qualified candidates for their assigned centers. The Junior Recruiter will operate in a fast-paced, high-volume recruiting environment supporting the recruitment process by sourcing, interviewing, and hiring candidates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the full-cycle recruitment process under the guidance of Lead Recruiter and TA Manager.
• Build active/passive applicant pipelines by researching/identifying candidates, building relationships with community representatives and colleges/universities, assisting with social media branding and professional networking sites, and promoting company reputation in other relevant spaces.
• Maintain applicant tracking system.
• Build relationships with applicants and independently assess qualifications by interviewing applicants by phone, video conferencing platforms, or in person, when possible, analyze resumes and qualifications, applicant responses, and compare qualifications to job requirements.
• Manage candidate experience, actively develop strategic communication, requisition ownership, and hiring manager relationships.
• Using key recruitment metrics, create weekly activity reports regarding recruiting activities and needs and consistently meet or exceed weekly goals set by department.
• Actively contribute to recruiting meetings with Talent Acquisition, Operations and/or Corporate Leadership as well as other Recruiters.
• Implement and represent CARD policy and represent CARD professionally and ethically to internal and external stakeholders.
• Keep industry knowledge up to date and develop new knowledge by participating in seminars, educational activities, reading professional publications, and participating in relevant professional organizations.
• Manage other duties as assigned by Talent Acquisition leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of high-volume recruiting experience.
• English proficiency, both verbal and written.
• College coursework up to Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Industry certification(s) from institutions such as SHRM, AIRS, The Recruiter Academy or others preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills and ability to work with individuals of all levels.
• Strong time management skills and a process-oriented mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and handle large phone correspondences and workload.
• Detail-oriented, organized and can work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite, video conferencing platforms, applicant tracking systems, social media, and other industry-related software programs.
• Ability to make cold calls and source and evaluate talent using provided tools and templates.
• Ability to maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including varying hours, based on company needs.

Work Environment

• Includes a typical remote office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues.
• Some travel may be required to visit clinics, attend, and participate in local and or out-of-state hiring events, and/or other business-related events when necessary.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to work on a computer throughout the majority of the day, as tasks require.
• Ability to use and speak on the phone or via teleconference, as needed throughout the day.