JOB TITLE: Recruiter
STATUS: Full Time
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
HOURS/WEEK: 40
DIVISION: St. Vincent de Paul Center
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
DIRECT SUPERVISOR: HR Specialist
DIRECTLY SUPERVISES: None
Mission
Marillac St. Vincent Family Services strengthens, empowers and gives voice to those in need – in the Vincentian spirit of service – through education and comprehensive programs to build vibrant communities in Chicago.
Core Values
Our employees commit themselves as individuals to live out the core values of integrity, excellence, creativity, advocacy, respect and empowerment in our daily work, as we serve the needs of others.
Integrity - Acting with transparency, humility and honesty
Excellence - Providing quality care with compassion
Creativity - Being continuously resourceful and inventive
Advocacy - Supporting the cause of those who lack resources for a reasonable quality of life
Respect - Recognizing our own value and upholding the dignity and value of all people
Empowerment - Providing skills and resources to achieve full human development
Team Behaviors
- Versatility – Understanding and appreciating different and opposing perspectives on an issue; adapting one’s approach as the requirements of the situation change; an eagerness for positive action; self-control; active listening.
- A collaborative work model – Cooperatively working and sharing responsibility; contributing to the group effort; realizing a sense of commitment and ownership in the success of the organization’s goals.
- Mutual accountability – Holds others accountable with their roles; provides and receives feedback and takes constructive action.
- Client/customer advocate – Identifies opportunities to improve quality of services; presents one’s self professionally.
- Protects confidentiality & privacy – Respects and protects information about all staff and clients.
General Summary: The Recruiter will focus on talent sourcing, candidate identification, networking and relationship building with potential candidates, attending networking events, and will introduce and monitor recruitment best practices including development and management of Marillac St. Vincent recruitment processes, procedures, and systems.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Source candidates using a variety of search methods to build a robust candidate pipeline
- Screen candidates by reviewing resumes and job applications, and performing phone screenings
- Take ownership of candidate experience by designing and managing it. Develop job postings, job descriptions, and position requirements
- Perform reference checks as need
- Facilitate the offer process by extending the offer and negotiate employment terms
- Manage onboarding and new hire process
- Stay abreast of recruiting trends and best practices
- Manage the overall interview, selection, and closing process
- Ensure all screening, hiring, and selection is done in accordance with employment laws and regulations
Job Requirements
Experience/Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- A minimum of 1- 2 years of recruiting experience
Qualifications
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Demonstrated ability to establish effective and cooperative working relationships built on trust
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Comfortable making decisions independently
- Working knowledge of applicant tracking and HRIS systems
- Ability to manage a wide range of relationships with a variety of stakeholders
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Working knowledge of interview techniques and applicant screening methods
- Deep understanding of employment laws and regulations
- Familiar with a wide variety of sourcing avenues
Language
Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
- Possess the ability to fulfill and any all office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to: remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer entry, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.)
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds.
- At times, may require more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.
- Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding).
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Internal office space.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- 1–2 years of recruiting experience
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to establish effective working relationships built on trust
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to make decisions independently
- Working knowledge of applicant tracking and HRIS systems
- Ability to manage relationships with varied stakeholders
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Working knowledge of interview techniques and applicant screening methods
- Understanding of employment laws and regulations
- Familiarity with multiple candidate sourcing avenues
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English
What We Do
Marillac Saint Vincent’s mission is to disrupt the generational cycle of poverty in Chicago. We strengthen and amplify the voices of marginalized communities through education and tailored programs that foster thriving families and sustainable communities.
