Recruiter - Entry Level

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Medical, dental & vision insurance available! 401K with company matching! Paid vacation & holidays!

Salary Range: $55,000-60,000 annually

ACTS-Aviation Security Inc. has an immediate opening for a Human Resource Admin position at our corporate office in Des Plaines, IL .
Established in 2001, ACTS-Aviation Security has grown to become one of the leading providers of security solutions to the US aviation market. ACTS-Aviation Security, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the international security company ICTS Europe and specializes in the provision of security solutions and services; primarily focused on catering, aircraft and cargo screening. With corporate offices in Chicago, and operational centers at more than 30 airports across the United States, ACTS provides nationwide coverage. As an ICTS Europe subsidiary, ACTS offers unmatched experience, expertise, quality and innovation. ACTS Security Agents are proud of their role in aviation security and have the opportunity for advancement – the ideal place to build a career in aviation security.

Position Summary:

Provides HR and recruitment support to the field units, while providing project management support for corporate and regional initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fully involved in the full-cycle recruitment process:

• Drafting and placing employment ads

• Scheduling interviews

• Communicating with hiring managers on the status of open requisitions

• Prescreening candidates

• Complying with all ACTS recruiting and hiring policies and procedures

• Recruits for open requisitions as directed.
• Conducts background checks for all applicants in assigned regions. Responsible for deciding to accept or reject applicants based on thorough knowledge and understanding of the hiring criteria.
• Reviews background screens daily to ensure that checks meet company requirements and compliance with policy escalating to recruiter and/or HR manager when additional information is needed.
• Resolves non-compliance issues with background check vendor as quickly as possible to ensure timely clearances.
• Coordinates with background check vendor regarding any on-going discrepancies.
• Provides back up support for payroll and HRIS functions.
• Helps build applicant sources by researching and contacting colleges outplacement agencies, recruiters and internet sites.
• Ensures that weekly, monthly and ad-hoc reports and projects are completed accurately and on time.
• Assists with orientation and on boarding of new employees as needed.
• Participants in on-site and off-site job fairs.
• Manages special projects as assigned.

Education:

• Associates degree in related field required
• Bachelors from a four-year college or university preferred

Work Experience:

• 2-5 years experience

Job Skills:

• Strong administrative skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact well with multiple departments as required; must be able to effectively and professionally communicate with management and staff as well as demonstrate sound judgment and reasoning skill
• Must be able to use independent thought to analyze data and make decisions
• Must have strong computer skills and show proficiency with Microsoft Office software
• Must be highly organized and have superior time management skills.
• Must take direction well.

Communication Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

• Employee must have a confirmed 10-year background check (10 year listed; 5 year verified employment history verification or FBI fingerprint check for SIDA applicant purposes).

Travel:

• 20%

Environmental Requirements:

• Normal office environment

Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position

Employees at ACTS are expected to live our Values of Trust, Teamwork, Professionalism and H.E.A.R.T. to ensure that ACTS delivers on its Mission to be the most trusted security partner.

To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:

Trust - Earning and retaining that trust means demonstrating to all stakeholders, through actions and behaviors, that ACTS team members have the capability and character to be trusted personally and professionally, as individuals and as an organization.

Teamwork - We judge ourselves on the success of all ACTS, the performance of our operational or functional teams and our shared success with customers.

Professionalism - Every ACTS employee is a security professional, expected to show a commitment to professionalism in our field, continue to learn and develop and recognize the skills and experiences of others.

H.E.A.R.T. – Demonstrate that ACTS is a service provider that succeeds entirely on the strength of its people, their relationships, respectful communications and how effectively we work together and with others.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Candidates will be required to go through pre-employment drug screen, criminal check and/or airport fingerprinting.

ACTS Aviation Security is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)