Recruiter

Job Summary

Overview and Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment programs and budgets, partnering with directors and hiring managers to meet staffing needs and optimize hiring efforts.
• Process job requisitions and post openings across applicant tracking systems, the ministry website, and other recruitment channels.
• Assist in defining job requirements, creating job descriptions, and developing hiring profiles and interview questions.
• Screen, assess, and interview candidates; coordinate interviews; and guide candidates through the hiring process, including extending offers.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates and provide information about the organization and roles.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines through networking, outreach, job fairs, and community partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state employment regulations.
• Track and report recruitment metrics (monthly, quarterly, annually) to measure effectiveness.
• Support onboarding processes, including new hire orientation, and contribute to retention initiatives.
• Recommend and manage recruiting initiatives and special events to support Catholic Charities of St. Louis.
• Represent the organization at recruiting events
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or similar field and/or a minimum of 3 years’ relevant professional experience in Human Resources required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ professional experience in recruiting required.
• Human Resources professional certification preferred, such as SHRM or HRCI.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office, social media, job boards, and applicant tracking systems.
• Developing recruiting strategies to attract experienced hires in a variety of business and functional departments, including social services and nursing (senior living) industry.
• Ability to embrace new technology and tools which are designed to improve the recruitment process.
• Exceptional ability to source and screen candidates, compile shortlists, and interview candidates.
• Demonstrated experience in business and recruitment strategy, culture change, workforce planning, data and analytics, organizational design, recruitment management, and transformational organizational changes.
• Ability to develop and foster professional relationships.
• The ability to understand, follow directions, and prioritize tasks.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be able to function independently in performing responsibilities.

Skills and Competencies Required

• Ability to relate to staff at all levels, residents, outside agencies, and legal authorities.
• Ability to demonstrate effective and professional communication, both verbal and written.
• Experience and ability to demonstrate conducting structured interviews.
• Ability to demonstrate successful onboarding processes, have a sense of urgency and meet KPI’s and time to fill timelines.
• Ensures that all new hire files and documents are accurate, complete, and organized.
• Ability to accurately input data and update information.
• Ability to coordinate and complete verification of licenses, certifications and education information.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of human resources laws, regulations, standards and policies.
• Must be dependable and punctual.
• Willing to work as a member of a team and take directions from supervisors.
• TB and drug test required prior to hire, ministry specific requirements.

Resources for Which Accountable

None