HR Recruiting & Onboarding Specialist

MWVCAA is searching for a talented Recruiting Specialist! This is a career opportunity with one of the region's largest anti-poverty organizations. Our Agency is making an impact that will touch the lives of those in our community for generations to come, but we can only do that successfully if we add talent to our growing HR Team!

The Recruiting & Onboarding Specialist performs high volume recruitment, hiring, onboarding and other essential tasks in support of the HR Department. This person sources talented candidates for open positions, collects applicant and hiring data, and ensures a pool of diverse applicants is available to hiring managers. This role is key in reaching out to members of communities, including those of Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC), Veterans, and other qualified individuals with a desire and the skills needed to achieve the agency's mission.

Candidates must submit applications by 7/14/2025 in order to be considered for first-round interviews.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• An Associate's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

• Three or more years of HR related or administrative experience.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION

• Driver Qualification Status not required for this position.

• Candidate must pass a comprehensive MWVCAA background screening prior to employment.

• Successful registration with the Central Background Registry of the Child Care Division.

• Candidate must pass pre-employment and random drug screenings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Experience in applicant tracking system software (ApplicantPro, iSolved) preferred.

• Experience in HRIS platforms (Datis, Paycom) preferred.

• Basic proficiencies in computers, including MS Office (Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel) are required.

• Knowledge of hiring best practices, including interviewing standards and etiquette.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, to Program Directors and Hiring Managers.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Creates, edits and posts jobs on various job boards, websites, community locations, and at schools.

• Attends and/or holds job fairs to recruit for open positions. Creatively sources applicants to achieve applicant outcomes.

• Advises hiring managers to interview qualified candidates as required under HR guidelines.

• Reviews and edits interview questions for appropriateness and job-related questions. Assists with pre-screening, phone/video or in-person interviews as requested. Prepares interview panel packets as needed.

• Collects application materials, interview notes, scoring sheets, testing documents for completeness and filing once position is filled and candidates have been notified.

• Meets with candidates to assist with the completion of pre-employment screening items, such as drive records, reference checking, and background checks.

• Meets with new staff to on their 1st day for employee onboarding. Performs I-9 Identification checks, administers W4s for staff to complete, and assists with other 1st day onboarding tasks.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Indoor, office work environment with frequent interruptions and demands.

• Working with coworkers/clients over the phone, via video conferencing and in-person.

• Occasional noise and distractions in work spaces.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus; hearing abilities required.

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