Are you looking for an organization that allows you to make an impact?
At KDC we are on a mission to empower and support all people to meet their full potential in a world where every individual and family thrive, no matter the circumstances.
About the Onboarding and Recruiting Specialist role:
The Onboarding and Recruiting Specialist will support the full-cycle recruitment and new hire onboarding efforts that will enable KDC to find, attract and hire remarkable people that reflect KDC’s values and will deliver exceptional human services to our clients.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Foxboro, MA - in person expectation
We are looking for people who have:
- Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of experience in Human Resources preferred/or onboarding experience and interest in growing their talent acquisition skill set.
- Ability to multi-task and adequately prioritize requests.
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong and effective oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software and Learning Management Systems.
- Possess a customer service orientation with a deep appreciation for the value of a positive hiring manager and candidate experience.
- Can travel up to 25% of the time in Southeast Massachusetts and Cape Cod, frequently between New Bedford and Foxboro locations.
In this Onboarding and Recruiting Specialist role, you'll get to:
- Support recruitment strategies and team
- Create, manage/refresh job postings monthly or as needed
- Support full lifecycle recruitment process, including:
- Sourcing, screening, and advising in the selection of final candidates.
- Schedule interviews (phone, virtual, and in-person) with candidates and hiring teams as well as follow-up.
- Respond to employment inquiries and maintain candidate communications to ensure a positive and engaging candidate experience.
- Manage applicant tracking software, ensure application and reference information are complete.
- Generate formal offer letters
- Complete and submit Personnel Change Form (PCF) for new hires only
- Collect new hire paperwork and enter data into KDC’s HRIS system.
- Learn background check requirements for each KDC programs and ensure all checks are completed in a timely manner.
- Maintain and update vacancy report, Talent Acquisition Spreadsheets for entire agency.
- Coordinate and lead new hire Orientation.
- Actively participate in special projects, initiatives, and training for employees and managers, provide input into continuous HR process and improvement efforts
- Participate in career fairs, as needed.
- Notify hiring managers when new hires need to sign up for training such as: First Aid/CPR trainings, Safety Care trainings, and PBS trainings.
KDC values a diverse workforce. We are committed to a culture of equality and inclusivity that fosters dialog, innovation, compassion, respect, and collaboration. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, ethnicity, age, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, neurodiversity, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Your uniqueness drives our excellence!
What We Do
Kennedy-Donovan Center, Inc. (KDC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1969 on the principle that all individuals have the right to participate and thrive in their community. Kennedy-Donovan Center supports people with developmental delays, disabilities or family challenges to pursue their personal potential and success in the community.
We fulfill our mission through a number of programs, which we offer in several regions: Early Intervention (EI), Early Intervention Partnerships, Healthy Families, KDC School (a 240-day developmental day school), Day Habilitation Services, Family Support Services/ Respite Care, Intensive Foster Care, and Transitional Job Support, as well as various residential support programs: Shared Living, Adult Family Care, Supported and Supervised Living, and Individual Support.
Each year, our diverse and dedicated staff of 600+ employees and 300 respite home care providers and foster parents, serves over 10,000 children, adults and families with (or at risk for) developmental disabilities or delays, and their families. We meet the needs of disabled individuals and their families throughout their life – from pregnancy, infancy, and childhood, into adulthood and the senior years. We operate a range of programs, including many in-home services, from eight community offices and 10 residences, to families in 160 communities across eastern and south central Massachusetts. We cover over 50% of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
