Contract Recruiter

The Recruiter plays an integral role in building the agency’s talent pipeline. Reporting to the Supervisor, Talent Acquisition, the Recruiter carries significant responsibility for filling a high volume of critical PA & PATH positions in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will manage recruitment for a variety of entry and mid-level field roles that span a variety of maintenance trades positions (general maintainers, track workers, signal trainees, etc.).  You'll also work closely with supervisors and employees across the agency and will have a direct impact on agency operations through staffing.    

Note - This is a long term contract role eligible for benefits. This role requires a minimum of 3 days a week onsite at our offices at 4 World Trade Center.    

Responsibilities      

• Manage a complex full cycle internal and external recruitment process for entry to mid-level positions.
• Source applicants through online channels, such as Indeed, ZipRecruiter, Facebook, and other professional networks along with our internal CRM.
• Partner with your Supervisor, HR Business Partners and internal stakeholders to identify staffing needs.   
• Assist in designing job descriptions that reflect each position’s responsibilities and qualifications.   
• Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements and develop appropriate recruitment timelines.   
• Develop strong relationships with both candidates and hiring managers to bring recruitment process to a conclusion in a timely manner.   
• Manage selection processes which includes background checks, medicals and extending employment offers and much more.   

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR or related fields; Additional relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree   
• 2+ years of full cycle recruiting experience
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems   

Desired:

Ideal candidates will present the following profile:    

• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers
• Excellent multi-tasking, and prioritization skills   
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment   
• Strong computer skills and the ability to learn and utilize our HRIS systems   
• Good working knowledge of HR laws and regulations   
• Excellent customer experience skills   
• Ability to problem solve and communicate effectively   
• Experience working in staffing agencies or filling unionized positions is preferred
• Experience using Jobvite ATS and/or Talemetry CRM highly preferred