Job Information
The Arc of Opportunity Recruiter in Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Position Summary: The Recruitment Specialist is responsible for coordinating the recruitment processes, including position advertisement, prescreening applicants, and coordinating with managers.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm (40 hr/week)
Responsibilities:
Designs effective job advertisements, which will attract suitable candidates
Determines appropriate recruiting sources based on information provided on job descriptions and from hiring managers.
Conducts routine follow up with hiring managers in keeping up to date with open requisitions
Generates and distributes a weekly Job Requisition Report to hiring managers, supervisors and directors
Acts as main liaison for HR interns • Circulates applications received via the Applications email inbox to appropriate hiring manager, supervisor, or director
Uses ADP to screen applicants and update their status based on their qualifications
Coordinates with the Benefits Assistant and hiring manager in transitioning candidates into the new hire/onboarding process and throughout initial orientation training
Screens candidates not selected for possible candidacy for other vacancies, and refers as appropriate
Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications:
Minimum of three years’ experience in Human Resources, perferribly in a recruiter role.
A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, OIG, CORI, SORI, and Fingerprint results are required at all times during employment with The Arc of Opportunity
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, with intermediate Excel skills
Ability to work effectively in HRIS software
Computer literacy skills
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., kneel, bend and carry items, sustain periods of walking, standing, and sitting
Mental Requirements:
Mathematical aptitude for budgetary, funding, cost/benefit analysis and general business purposes
Strong written and verbal communications skills in written and oral English
Ability to convey clear directions, desired results and vision to recruits, community partners, peers and senior management
Functional and situational reasoning to follow policy, problem solve, exercise sound judgment, prioritize multiple tasks, and manage crisis
The Arc is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.
When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply and/or interview for a job, they may request it orally or in writing through the VP of Human Resources.
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
40 hours/week