The Role
Manage full-cycle recruiting, coordinate onboarding and early engagement, design and run employee engagement and recognition programs, track metrics and reporting, support internal communications, and ensure compliance with employment laws while partnering with managers and leadership to build a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
Summary Generated by Built In
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Director of Human Resources
FLSA Status: Exempt
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Job SummaryThe Recruiter/Employee Engagement Coordinator is responsible for attracting, selecting, and onboarding a diverse and qualified workforce while also designing and implementing programs that enhance employee engagement, connection, and retention. This role plays a critical part in shaping the employee experience from first contact through ongoing employment by fostering a positive, inclusive, and mission-aligned workplace culture.
The position sits within human resources and partners closely with hiring managers and leadership to ensure effective recruiting practices, strong onboarding experience, and engagement initiatives that help employees feel valued, supported, and connected to organizational goals.
The starting salary range for this position is $62K-$67K per year. Pay will vary based on education and experience and will be discussed further in the interview process.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- Develops, facilitates, and implements all phases of the recruitment process for assigned positions.
- Collaborate with program leads to identify staffing needs and draft clear, accurate, and inclusive job descriptions and hiring criteria.
- Identifies and implements efficient and effective recruiting strategies based on role requirements and organizational needs.
- Manages job posting and advertisement processes across internal and external platforms.
- Screens applications, evaluates qualifications, and selects candidates for interviews.
- Schedules and coordinates interviews; prepares interview questions, tools, and selection materials.
- Assists with and participates in interviews alongside managers, directors, and other stakeholders.
- Partners with hiring managers and HR leadership during the offer process, including recommending start dates.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and organizational policies throughout the hiring process.
- Represents the organization at job fairs, college recruiting events, and community-based recruitment sessions.
Onboarding & Early Engagement
- Coordinates and supports onboarding activities to ensure welcoming, consistent, and engaging new employee experience.
- Partners with HR and managers to reinforce organizational values, expectations, and culture from day one.
- Supports early engagement and retention efforts by ensuring new hires feel connected, informed, and valued.
Employee Engagement & Culture
- Designs and implements employee engagement initiatives that promote morale, connection, productivity, and retention.
- Organizes and supports company-wide events, meetings, recognition activities, and culture-building programs.
- Manages employee recognition efforts to celebrate milestones, achievements, and contributions.
- Distributes employee surveys, gathers feedback, and analyzes data to inform engagement strategies and improvements with HR leadership oversight.
- Supports initiatives related to work-life balance, health and safety, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Operations, Communication & Reporting
- Provides operational and administrative support for recruitment and engagement programs.
- Tracks recruiting and engagement metrics; prepares reports and summaries for HR and leadership.
- Assists with internal communications related to recruitment, onboarding, and engagement initiatives.
- Maintains accurate and confidential records related to candidates and engagement activities.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of recruitment best practices, employment laws, and inclusive hiring principles.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage employees at all levels.
- Ability to plan, organize, and execute multiple projects and events simultaneously.
- Analytical skills to interpret survey results and engagement data.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and a positive employee experience.
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, HRIS platforms, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace or related software. Paycom knowledge is a plus.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in recruitment, HR coordination, or employee engagement.
- Experience in nonprofit, workforce development, or community-based organizations preferred.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Primarily office-based with occasional travel to job fairs, events, and community sites. Regular local travel between buildings all within a one-mile radius.
- Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods.
- Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support events or recruiting activities.
- Remote Work: The position does require a minimum of 3 days per week onsite and some flexibility to work from home. During the 90-day orientation period, additional in-office days will be required. This arrangement is subject to change based on organizational needs and may be adjusted to include additional in-person time.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in recruitment, HR coordination, or employee engagement.
- Knowledge of recruitment best practices, employment laws, and inclusive hiring principles.
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and HRIS platforms.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to plan, organize, and execute multiple projects and events.
- Analytical skills to interpret survey results and engagement data.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Communications, or related field.
- Experience in nonprofit, workforce development, or community-based organizations.
- Paycom knowledge.
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The Company
What We Do
Civic Works strengthens Baltimore communities through education, skills development, and community service, focusing on job training, home repairs, and green initiatives.
