Human Resources Recruiter

Are you passionate about connecting great people with meaningful careers? The Arc of Chemung-Schuyler is looking for an energetic, organized, and people-focused Human Resources Recruiter to help us attract and hire talented individuals who make a difference in the lives of others every day.

As a key member of our Human Resources team, you'll play an important role in shaping our workforce by recruiting, screening, onboarding, and supporting new employees throughout the hiring process.

In this role, you will:

• →Manage recruitment efforts for open positions across the agency, including job postings, sourcing candidates, screening applicants, conducting interviews, and extending offers.
• →Create a positive candidate experience by guiding applicants through every step of the hiring and onboarding process.
• →Conduct pre-employment screenings, reference checks, and background investigations to ensure compliance with agency and regulatory requirements.
• →Coordinate onboarding activities while partnering with hiring managers, IT, leadership, and new employees to ensure a smooth transition into their roles.
• →Schedule and coordinate employment-related medical testing and other required pre-employment processes.
• →Build and maintain relationships with colleges, employment agencies, professional organizations, and community partners to develop strong candidate pipelines.
• →Represent The Arc at job fairs, recruitment events, community outreach programs, and training opportunities.
• →Support HR programs and compliance activities, including DMV checks, Medicaid Exclusion checks, Justice Center checks, employment verifications, PPD records, and employee referral initiatives.
• →Assist with tracking recruitment metrics and staffing needs to help achieve hiring goals and reduce turnover.
• →Perform other duties as assigned by the Human Resource Manager and Chief Human Resources Officer.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Two years of recruitment, human resources, or related experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, email, internet-based applications, and Windows operating systems.
• Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with candidates, employees, managers, and leadership.
• Knowledge of employment laws, HR policies, and hiring best practices.
• Experience conducting interviews and evaluating candidate qualifications.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve recruitment and retention goals.