Recruiter, Park Operations

Reports to:

Senior Director of Recruitment Department:
People and Culture Status:
Exempt/Full-Time About Central Park Conservancy:

Central Park is one of the world's most famous and beloved public spaces. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in 1858, the 843-acre Park was the country's first purpose-built public park and is a National Historic Landmark and a New York Scenic Landmark. The Central Park Conservancy, a private, not-for-profit organization, was founded in 1980 to rescue the Park, which had fallen into serious disrepair.

Since then, the Conservancy has overseen the investment of over $2 billion in the restoration of the Park, which now hosts over 40 million visitors a year.

The Conservancy is one of the largest and most successful public private partnerships in New York City and is considered a major civic institution given its impact on the health and vibrancy of both the Park and the City. The Conservancy’s mission is to preserve and celebrate Central Park as a sanctuary from urban life. The City of New York has formally entrusted the care of the Park to the Conservancy which is responsible for every aspect of its care, including landscape maintenance, capital improvements, and the visitor experience.

The Conservancy employs roughly 400 people and has an annual operating budget of $120 million.

Position Summary:

The Recruiter, Park Operations will serve as a strong support to managers and employees of Central Park Conservancy focusing primarily on recruitment with some emphasis on employee relations . The ideal candidate will have strong experience recruiting for a high volume of non-exempt, operations positions in a busy, fast-paced environment as well as the proven ability to provide an exemplary candidate experience.

The position will also play a key role in the critical 90-day introductory period, providing guidance, support and feedback to employees helping to lead employees to a successful path at the Conservancy.

We seek candidates who have a solid understanding of best practices in the field of human resources, recruitment and employee relations as well as experience coaching employees and managers. This position will also serve as a strong liaison between Park Operations and the People and Culture team, providing individualized support and guidance to our staff.

Summary of

Essential Job Functions:

Recruitment Responsibilities (75%):

Manage a high volume of full life-cycle recruitment for positions primarily for the Park Operations Department with a strong emphasis on non-exempt roles (note: some recruitment support may also be required for administrative positions at the Conservancy). The process includes:

Conducting intake meetings with hiring managers

Posting positions; thinking creatively about new avenues for pipelines of talent.

Screening and interviewing candidates

Crafting thorough and comprehensive candidate summaries for hiring managers - providing thoughtful feedback and recommendations regarding salary.

Participating in work demonstration previews in Central Park for frontline positions in park operations.

Crafting offers, sending onboarding emails and providing a welcoming and inviting environment for new hires.

Research job boards and job advocacy organizations to help attract and strengthen a strong pipeline of talent.

Perform human capital management, recruitment and compensation transactions in the Workday system.

Run reports in the Workday system related to open positions and census data.

Assist with conducting exit interviews and providing feedback – noting any patterns and trends.

Attend job fairs ; develop and strengthen relationships with Central Park Conservancy’s partners.

Employee Relations and Business Partner Responsibilities (25%):

Conduct regular check-ins with new hires during their 90-day introductory period and beyond; provide guidance and coaching as needed.

Work collaboratively with hiring managers to provide guidance and feedback .Provide support to the Director of Employee Relations in helping to resolve employee relations issues related to time and attendance; assist with other employee relations duties, as needed.

Build a strong rapport and relationship with managers and staff; collaborate with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention.

Follow up with employees and provide detailed tracking information related to their status regarding the driver’s license pilot program .Encourage professional…