The primary role of the Human Resources (HR) Recruiter is to lead the recruiting effort for the Agency. Position is also responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with the CFO. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: employee recruitment and retention, employee onboarding, Community Networking, and maintaining of systems to promote recruitment.

** Hours:** 40 hours weekly

** Location:** North Haven

** HR Recruiter Responsibilities:**

• Develops recruiting strategies for each division in conjunction with the Division Director.
• Conducts recruitment of hourly, exempt and nonexempt personnel, student interns, temporary employees and volunteers, participating in outside Career Fairs as necessary.
• Develops postings based on job descriptions and collaboration with the hiring manager.
• Oversees the recruiting websites related to human resources for the purposes of advertisements. Posts all job descriptions for vacant positions.
• Monitors career-pathing program for DSP employees and suggests ideas for improvement.
• Creatively seeks out partnerships with local colleges/universities; participates in career fairs as needed.
• Completes reports and surveys relating to employee recruitment / retention.
• In conjunction with the HR Generalist offers and conducts all exit surveys/interviews with staff prior to leaving employment.
• Conducts regular stay interviews.
• Works collaboratively with hiring managers to review applicants and make the hiring process more efficient.
• Oversees the Vacancy Request Procedure and circulates the Open Position and Employee Termination List for all positions.
• Ensures position requests are a funded in current year budget.
• Reviews all applications and conducts initial phone screening to ensure appropriate applicants.
• Conducts initial interviews and may include hiring manager for the purpose of filling vacant positions with appropriate candidates.
• Runs background checks and checks references.
• Refers appropriate applicants to hiring managers to determine if they are a fit for division and work location.
• Executes all new hire onboarding paperwork (Taxes, I-9, etc.).
• In conjunction with the HR Generalist conducts Day 1 of orientation.
• Follows up with new hire employees during the 90-day orientation period to ensure proper placement and job satisfaction.
• Works with CFO and HR Generalist in conducting periodic surveys to measure employee satisfaction.
• Assists HR Generalist with the processing of terminations and prepares separation paperwork.
• In conjunction with the HR Generalist maintains human resource information system records and compiles reports from the database.
• Ensures that all information is filed accurately and timely in employee files; audits as needed.

Education, Experience, and other Qualifications:

• HS required, Bachelor/Master preferred.
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience working in Human Resources.
• Recruitment within the non-profit community preferred.
• A positive attitude demonstrated good judgment.
• The ability to develop a professional rapport with staff/contractors we employ, and all other stakeholders are requisite.