Recruitment Coordinator

Our client is looking for a Recruitment Coordinator, with 2 plus years of experience, to work as a contractor in a hybrid support role, for their New York City office. The assignment is for 6 months with a possible extension. Our client is a technology-driven, consumer-focused health insurance company headquartered in New York City. Their goal is to make health insurance simple, transparent, and human.

A recruiting coordinator is a human resources specialist who acts as a mediator between businesses and potential employees. They are active in reviewing applications and resumes and through the interviewing and hiring process. They most likely conduct most of the interviews, then assist with hiring suggestions to the hiring team.

As a recruiting coordinator, you will need to be knowledgeable in the best human resources practices and be a critical thinker as you may have to come up with recruiting strategies. You will need to know basic computer skills. Knowledge of social media is preferred, especially sites like Linked In, and Monster. You will be the point of communication between job applicants and the hiring team so strong communication skills are a must.

• Create and enforce a recruiting plan
• Write job descriptions and post them online and in newspapers
• Assess incoming resumes
• Screen potential employees or contractors
• Conduct interviews by phone or in person
• Maintain interview and hiring records
• Prepare hiring paperwork and information packets
• Handle the orientation of new employees

• Working knowledge of social media and major staffing tools/platforms
• Understanding of human resources policies and practices
• Ability to conduct various types of interviews (in person, online, phone)
• Knowledge of HR databases and candidate management systems
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team