Full Time Human Resources Recruiter (Education Programs)

Full Time Human Resources Recruiter (Education Programs) Location New Windsor, NY : Description:

Abilities First, Inc., has been making a difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities for almost sixty years. We offer a wide variety of services including school and preschool programs, day habilitation, residential habilitation, community habilitation, and employment services.

Abilities First recognizes the value of diverse experiences, identities, and backgrounds to and does not discriminate in hiring. We are inclusive, welcoming and supportive of people of varying abilities, races, ethnicities, religions, socio-economic status, gender and gender identities. Abilities First is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Abilities First, Inc. is seeking a Recruiter for it's Orange County educational programs, including multiple school and preschool age programs for students with disabilities. The Recruiter is responsible for the full life cycle of staffing within their designated programs, assisting in job analysis and staffing level needs. The recruiter will obtain approval/maintain all hire requests, assist with the writing of internal and external employment advertisements, conduct pre-employment screening, interviewing where needed, and reference checking. Requires excellent analytical, organizational and computer skills. This role will assist the Human Resources Manager and program administrators with strategic workforce planning, from the assessment of job responsibilities, employee capabilities and development to familiarity with the external labor job market.

This is a full time, 40 hour per week position, Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm or 8:00am- 4:30pm. This position is based out of the New Windsor school program with the occasional flexibility to work remotely. This position must be able to commute to other locations in the Orange and Dutchess county areas based on business needs.

Requirements:

Responsibilities include:

• Will review departmental needs with managers, assisting with staffing level analysis to ensure optimal coverage, and obtain approvals on hire requisitions.
• Creates internal and external employment advertisements, maintains job postings on employment websites.
• Builds applicant sources by researching and contacting local community services, colleges, employment agencies, media and internet sites.
• Attends job fairs and other employment related events.
• Maintains database of applicant information and outcomes.
• Conducts telephone screening of candidates where applicable, scheduling qualified candidates for interviews in their respective departments.
• Participates in interviews as needed.
• Corresponds with applicants, providing status and sending post-interview correspondence.
• Determine salaries in accordance with the base wages in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and the applicable formula per our compensation strategy.
• Conducts/participates in salary reviews and compensation strategy changes.
• Conduct job analysis/assessment of job responsibilities as needed.
• Coordinates and completes pre-employment requirements (background checks, health screening requirements, etc.) along with the the onboarding process, ensuring employment requirements are met to maintain compliance.
• May attend program departmental meetings to familiarize staff with various policies and procedures.
• May act as HR representative to various department staff/liaison committee meetings to facilitate effective interpersonal communication among employees and management.
• May prepare reports and analyze data as directed.
• Maintains working relationship with union officers and adheres to terms of labor contract, ensuring compliance with departments by implementing policies concerning wages, hours and working conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field; a combination of education and experience may be acceptable
• Demonstrated experience in a recruiting capacity
• Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Requires excellent analytical, organizational and computer skills, with the ability to work with strict confidentiality
• PHR / SHRM-CP preferred

This is a full-time position eligible for these benefits:

• Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time off
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
• 403(b) plan with employer match
• Employer paid life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On Demand Payment - access your earnings as early as the next day
• Discounts with Verizon, AT&T, Royal Carting, etc.
• And More!