Part Time Recruiting Assistant; Reside in HubZone Certified Area

Overview

Niyam IT is seeking a part time Recruiting Assistant. This position is remote and requires the employee to live in a HUB zone. This role is 10 hours per week. If you are looking for a few extra hours a week this may be the job for you.

About Niyam IT, Inc. (Niyam):
Niyam IT was founded in 2007 by a group of consultants who shared a vision: a technology company steeped in orderly process yet driven by passion and innovation. Today, Niyam is at the forefront of the industry, delivering mission-critical technologies for Emergency Preparedness & Response, Natural Resource Management, Law Enforcement & Justice, Health IT, and Global Citizen Services.

• Work remotely 10 hours per week between the hours of 9a-5p eastern Monday through Friday.
• Identify appropriate candidates and assess their qualifications through review of resumes, interviews, and other forms of communication.
• Schedule interviews; prepare interview questions and other hiring and selection materials.
• Connect qualified candidates with the Talent Acquisition Manager.
• Maintain contact with candidates to keep them apprised of the status of their applications.
• Vet potential employees’ credentials.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.
• Answer frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refer more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management.
• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records.
• Perform periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
• Assist with the development and revision of specifications and job descriptions for selected positions.
• Provide clerical support to the Talent Acquisition Team.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Must live in HUB Zone area.
• Associate’s degree in related field required.
• Prior related office experience preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll management, HRIS, and similar computer applications.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software or other recruitment systems.
• Proficiency in remote work environments.

• Experience supporting recruiting, HR, or administrative functions.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) or a strong interest in learning recruiting tools and processes.
• Experience coordinating schedules, communicating with candidates, or supporting interview logistics.
• Comfort working in a detail-oriented, compliance-focused environment and collaborating with multiple teams in a remote environment.

Final date to receive applications:
This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

Niyam IT, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, disability, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.