Assistant Recruitment Specialist

Requisition #:

7433

TEF

# of openings:

1

Employment Type:

Full time

Position Status:

Long Term Temporary

Category:

Non-Bargaining

Workplace Arrangement:

Hybrid

Fund:

1199

SEIU Training and Employment Funds

Job Classification:

Non-Exempt

Responsibilities

• Source and review candidate resumes to ensure alignment with job qualifications and healthcare employer needs.

• Evaluate candidate profiles for job readiness and identify skill gaps or areas for improvement.

• Collaborate with the Career Services Unit to refine and update job seeker profiles for referral purposes.

• Guide job seekers through the completion of job readiness profiles, ensuring all necessary information is provided.

• Provide feedback and support to candidates during the readiness profile process to enhance their employability.

• Assign job seekers to the appropriate Talent Acquisition Specialist based on qualifications and employer needs.

• Assist candidates throughout the recruitment process, including answering inquiries, scheduling interviews, and providing status updates.

• Ensure a positive candidate experience by maintaining clear and consistent communication.

• Work closely with Talent Acquisition Specialists and the Talent Acquisition Manager to coordinate recruitment activities.

• Match candidate qualifications with open healthcare positions and communicate employer requirements effectively.

• Collaborate with the Employer Relations Unit to align recruitment efforts with strategic objectives.

• Maintain and update recruitment records, ensuring accuracy in candidate data, entering employer vacancies and job postings.

• Organize and manage schedules for interviews, job fairs, and recruitment events.

• Prepare reports on recruitment activities, such as candidate pipelines and placement outcomes.

• Serve as a liaison between candidates and employers, facilitating timely communication and follow-up.

• Support Talent Acquisition Specialists by coordinating employer needs and ensuring satisfaction with the recruitment process.

• Position available at the following locations:
Brooklyn, White Plains, Staten Island, and Hicksville LI.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's degree in Human Resources, or related field, highly preferred.

• Minimum (2) two years of experience in administrative support, recruitment, or talent acquisition required.

• Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply; proficiency in Spanish, Haitian Creole, or other languages is a plus.

• Strong organizational and data management skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (e.g., iCIMS).

• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in support of recruitment activities.

• Willingness to travel throughout the five boroughs, Hudson Valley and Long Island as needed to support recruitment and placement activities.

• This position requires schedule flexibility, including participation in a rotating shift that alternates between a standard 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (in office) and a 12:00 PM-8:00 PM (remote) hybrid schedule to support job seekers during extended hours based on operational needs.