About the Organization:
The Arc Prince George’s County serves more than 600 individuals with disabilities through a variety of programs, services and supports. Our primary areas of support are community living, family and personal supports, employment services, and day programs - all with an emphasis on person-centered community involvement and inclusion. To learn more about us, please visit www.thearcofpgc.org.
Position Overview:
The Arc is seeking a full-time Recruitment Assistant. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity to learn Talent Acquisition and Human Resources Management, wherein you will be responsible for providing complex administrative support to the human resources department. The ideal candidate must be able to work in a fast-pace, high-volume recruitment environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the recruiting and hiring process such as, candidate testing for math and reading skills, pre-screening applicants, scheduling interviews, and maintaining the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Assist in the coordination of posting open positions to external resources such as job boards, social networking sites and niche websites as needed.
- Assist with initial phone screening of candidates to obtain information on work history, education, training, job skills, and salary requirements. Provide information about The Arc benefits, and job opportunities. Matches applicants with positions based on their experience, skills, work schedule availability, and location preference. Schedule applicants for interviews.
• Provide great candidate experience throughout the application and interview process; promptly communicate with candidates. • Maintain excellent service for hiring managers across the agency.
- Follow-up on application status.
- Conduct follow-up actions and maintains thorough notes in the ATS.
- Assist with arranging for various recruiting events such as job fairs, campus recruiting, career open house, and other recruiting events.
- Attend off-site job/career fairs as needed.
- Prepare folders and contingent offers for candidates that are scheduled for preemployment.
- Assist with the pre-employment appointments (e.g., making copies/scanning of documents, verifying documents, running driving records & background checks, etc.).
• Assist with maintaining the new-hire checklist and ensure that it is always accurate and update to date. • Schedule, review and follow-up on background checks, and drug test results.
- Assists the HR Department in the daily administration of various HR services as directed or assigned by supervisor.
- Expands knowledge and understanding of existing and proposed federal and state laws/regulations affecting human resources management. Assists with identify trends that could impact organizational objectives and/or operational resources.
- Complete all required trainings for the position.
The Arc offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, to include: medical, dental and vision plans. A 403(b) retirement plan, paid holidays, generous paid time-off, company paid life insurance, and much more! When applying, please provide your resume AND salary requirements.
Must-have Qualifications:
- High School Diploma and minimum of 1 year of HR or staffing experience is required; or a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management with no work experience.
- Prefer solid core recruiting skills, including but not limited to, building and managing a candidate profile, developing a sourcing strategy, properly assessing candidate qualifications, and presenting and closing opportunities effectively.
- Must have a drive for results, be inquisitive, perpetuate a sales and service orientation towards clients and candidates, and are a strong relationship builder. In addition, you can adjust easily in a dynamic environment and have passion for the company and your craft.
- Proven ability to proactively work with people in order to drive the recruitment process.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up is mandatory. • Must be organized, with strong customer service skills and display professionalism at all times. • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.
- Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy, attention to details, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
- Experience using applicant tracking software (specifically ADP applicant tracking system) strongly preferred.