Recruiting Specialist

Job Details

Job Location:

Don Stathos Campus - Eugene, OR 97405

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $54,000.00 - $60,000.00

Travel Percentage:
Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category:
Human Resources

Job Title:

Recruiting Specialist

Department:
Human Resources

Reports To:

Chief People Officer

Classification:
Full-time, non-exempt

Job Grade: 8

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

• Coordinates full-cycle recruitment across the organization, including job postings, sourcing, application review, initial screening, interview scheduling, candidate communication, references, offers, pre-employment requirements, and transition to onboarding.
• Partners with hiring managers to clarify staffing needs, position requirements, hiring timelines, and candidate profiles; recommends practical recruiting approaches for high-volume and difficult-to-fill positions.
• Actively sources candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, community partnerships, colleges and universities, workforce organizations, professional networks, job fairs, and other creative channels.
• Conducts initial candidate screenings to assess qualifications, interest, availability, compensation expectations, and alignment with the Y's mission and culture; provides hiring managers with qualified candidate recommendations.
• Coordinates interview processes and maintains timely, professional communication with candidates and hiring managers throughout selection and hiring.
• Prepares and maintains job postings, recruiting materials, interview resources, candidate records, hiring documentation, and accurate information within applicant tracking and HR systems.
• Coordinates references, background checks, required credentials, and other pre-employment requirements; works with HR and hiring managers to ensure a smooth handoff into new-hire onboarding.
• Represents the Y at job fairs, hiring events, schools, and community organizations and develops ongoing relationships that strengthen talent pipelines.
• Supports the Y's employer brand by communicating our mission, culture, employee experience, career opportunities, and community impact authentically and consistently.
• Tracks recruiting activity and key measures such as applicant flow, time-to-fill, source effectiveness, hiring outcomes, and recurring staffing challenges; identifies opportunities to improve recruiting effectiveness and efficiency.
• Maintains awareness of recruiting trends and local labor-market conditions and brings forward recommendations to strengthen the Y's ability to attract and hire talent.
• Supports seasonal and high-volume hiring initiatives and other HR projects and administrative needs as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

• At least 3-1/2 years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, human resources, staffing, or a closely related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Previous experience coordinating multiple searches or hiring processes simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience screening and interviewing candidates and assessing qualifications for a variety of positions.
• Previous experience with applicant tracking systems, HR technology, job boards, and core business software, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Previous experience managing detailed administrative work accurately while maintaining responsiveness, confidentiality, and sound judgment.

• Experience recruiting for a YMCA, nonprofit, education, childcare, recreation, healthcare, hospitality, or other high-volume/service-oriented organization.
• Experience recruiting for a combination of professional, frontline, part-time, and…