Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:                Recruitment Manager

REPORTS TO:    Director of Human Resources & Administration 

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

POSITION SUMMARY:

The incumbent will identify, recruit, and screen potential employees for specific positions throughout Greater Bergen Community Action.  He/She will perform duties at a professional level in some or all of the following functional areas: employee relations, training, employment, performance management, onboarding, recruitment/employment functions. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Consults with each division of GBCA to understand the requirements, duties, and qualifications desired for the specified vacant position(s).
• Identifies possible sources for recruitment in the community.
• Outreaches to various colleges, training sites and other possible areas for recruitment. 
• Collects and analyzes data to maintain current understanding of fair and competitive market salaries, candidate availability, and demand for candidates in particular fields.
• Consults data and records to identify and select potential candidates for vacant positions.
• Screens candidates, selects qualified and interested candidates for the interviewing phase, and then connects viable candidates with clients or hiring managers.
• Checks candidates’ references and credentials, verifying experience and backgrounds.
• Counsels candidates on the interview and hiring process.
• Organizes and attends job fairs, campus and community events, and other networking opportunities.
• Follows up with clients or hiring managers after the interview process to determine whether a placement can be made; collects feedback when placement is unsuccessful.
• Arranges meeting locations, travel, and/or accommodations for applicants and hiring managers when necessary.
• Maintains and ensures compliance with applicable equal employment opportunity (EEO) and related employment laws and regulations. 
• Provides periodic reports of recruitment activity.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with aptitude in conducting interviews.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Thorough understanding of EEO, ADA, and other related employment laws and guidelines. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field required.
• At least two years of Human Resources or related experience required.  
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.
• Bi-lingual, a plus.

COMPETENCIES

1. Business Acumen.
2. Communication.
3. Consultation.
4. Critical Evaluation.
5. Ethical Practice.
6. Cultural Awareness.
7. HR Expertise.
8. Relationship Management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers and smartphones.

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7 hour shift. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

TRAVEL

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Greater Bergen Community Action, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.