About the role
Job Summary
The Junior Recruiter supports the recruitment process for assigned positions across the organization. This role assists with sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and pre-employment processing, and helps ensure a positive candidate experience and adherence to recruiting procedures.
Job Duties and Responsibilities * Manages the day-to-day recruiting process for full-time and temporary positions, from posting through start date. * Partners with hiring managers to keep job descriptions, hiring criteria, and workforce needs up to date. * Posts openings on approved internal and external channels. * Finds candidates through job boards, workforce partnerships, employee referrals, staffing agencies, and other sourcing channels. * Reviews applications and resumes to identify qualified candidates. * Conducts phone screens to confirm qualifications, availability, and interest. * Coordinates interview scheduling between candidates and hiring managers and follows up to collect feedback. * Keeps hiring managers in the loop on where candidates stand in the pipeline. * Helps HR leadership with offer logistics, preparing offer letters, confirming start dates, and similar tasks. * Initiates and tracks pre-employment steps: background checks, employment verifications, drug screenings, and work eligibility documentation. * Supports the temp-to-perm conversion process by preparing the necessary documentation for review and approval. * Keeps candidate and requisition data accurate and current in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). * Pulls together recruiting reports - applicant flow, time-to-fill, requisition status — for HR leadership. * Helps track agency usage and spend against the recruiting budget. * Supports documentation needs during recruitment-related audits. * Helps ensure recruiting practices stay in line with company policy and employment law. * Maintains recruiting files per company policy and record-retention requirements. * Participates in job fairs, hiring events, and workforce initiatives as needed. * Other duties as assigned.
Skills * Strong verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. * Ability to manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. * Ability to build effective working relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and external agencies. * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software. * Ability to manage a high volume of calls to and from candidates. * Willingness and ability to quickly learn the organization's ATS and HRIS systems.
Education * Required: High school diploma or equivalent * Preferred: Bachelor's degree (or coursework in progress) in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Work Experience * Required: Previous experience working or volunteering in an office environment requiring confidentiality and strong organizational skills. * Preferred: Six months to one year of Human Resources experience through employment, internships, or related coursework.
Physical Requirements * Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. * Must be able to occasionally lift and move files, office supplies, or other materials weighing up to 15 pounds.