Human Resources Recruiter (Temporary)

Description

Mercy Home for Children is recruiting for a temporary recruiter position (21 hours per week),  to support effective and efficient operations of the human resource department.  In addition, represent the Agency by promoting and modeling the mission and core values of the Sisters of Mercy and Mercy Home.

Here are key highlights:

• Proactively identify, attract, and engage qualified candidates using job boards, social media, networking events, and referrals.
• Screen & review resumes, conduct initial interviews, and assess candidates’ skills, experience, and cultural fit for open positions.
• Create clear, comprehensive job descriptions and post openings to maximize reach and attract top talent.
• Work closely with hiring residential managers and department leaders to understand staffing needs and ensure alignment throughout the recruitment process.
• Guide candidates through the recruitment process, provide timely updates, and ensure a positive experience from application to onboarding and assist with the orientation process.
• Stay current with employment laws and regulations, maintain accurate records, and ensure all hiring practices are compliant.
• Promote the organization as an attractive employer and contribute to a positive reputation in the job market.
• Track recruitment metrics, analyze hiring data, and provide regular reports to HR Director.

Essential Skills:

• Provide great customer service to all employees
• Strong organization and time management
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Negotiation and decision-making
• Reliability and professionalism
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field 
• Experience with recruitment processes, databases, and interview techniques
• Knowledge of employment law and best practices
• PC skills—Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Employee(s) in this position must have the ability to:

• Sit and stand for extended periods.
• Heavy phone work daily and during peak business times in the year.
• Speak so that others may understand at normal levels and on the telephone.
• Walk, bend over, reach overhead, grasp, push, pull and move.
• Lift and move items, equipment or otherwise weighing 30 lbs or more.
• Work indoors in a standard, open space office environment and be in direct contact with other employees, individuals, and the public.
• Enter data in the computer and operate standard office equipment
• See and read a computer screen and written documents/correspondence.
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To apply, please email updated resume to: mjenkins@mercyhomeny.org 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field 
• Experience with recruitment processes, databases, and interview techniques
• Knowledge of employment law and best practices
• PC skills—Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)