Recruiter

Job Summary

The Recruiter is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process to attract, source, and hire top talent and aligns with the organization’s mission and culture. This role partners closely with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, develop effective sourcing strategies, and ensures a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process. The Recruiter plays a key role in building and maintaining a talent pipeline to support organizational growth and success.

Essential Job Functions

• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and define position requirements.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies, including job postings, networking, referrals, and social media outreach.
• Screen resumes and evaluate candidates to ensure qualifications and cultural fit.
• Manage the candidate experience by coordinating timely communication and ensuring a professional process.
• Extend job offers and support the onboarding process in collaboration with HR and Program team members.
• Track and report recruitment metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of strategies and identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain compliance with employment laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience relevant to the position required
• Minimum 1 year of experience within recruitment or onboarding in complex, regulated, and/or high-volume industries preferred

Special Requirements

• Unrestricted, valid NYS driver’s license for minimum of 1 year with a clean driving record and minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards.
• Ability to travel to multiple worksites and attend in-person meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

In addition to demonstrating the Hillside Professional Competencies of Communicates Effectively, Personal Excellence, Cultural Competence, Builds and Leverages Relationships, Optimizes Decision Making, Builds Talent and Engagement, Manages Change, Fosters Accountability and Results, the following occupational competencies must be demonstrated:

• Proficiency in HR information systems (HRIS) and other HR-related software
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the organization
• Ability to scope projects, identify objectives and deliver timely results while balancing multiple priorities
• Continuous improvement mindset and ability to drive change

Physical Demands & Work ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must 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.

• Must be able to work a variable scheduling including evenings and weekends
• The following physical demands are required:
• Occasional sitting (up to 4 hours)
• Occasional standing (up to 4 hours)
• Occasional walking (up to 2.5 hours)
• Occasional driving (up to 8 hours)
• Continuous balancing (up to 8 hours)
• Occasional balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching forward or down, reaching overhead, running, and twisting (up to 2.5 hours)
• Weekly lifting up to 50 lbs. (community-based staff may be required to lift an empty wheelchair weighing up to 50 lbs.), 10-15 lbs. on a daily basis
• Weekly carrying up to 55 lbs. approximately 10-100 ft., 10-15 lbs. on a daily basis
• Manual dexterity is required, including the frequent ability to grasp in both hands and continuous use of fine manipulation skills in both hands (approximately 1-2.5 hrs.)
• Occasional exposure to temperature changes, dust, fumes, gases or chemicals is apparent 
• Protective clothing or equipment as required: close toed shoes; protective shields, universal precaution PPE, and gloves for toileting and food preparation
• Ability to change positions as needed
• Occasional sitting (up to 4 hours)
• Occasional standing (up to 4 hours)
• Occasional walking (up to 2.5 hours)
• Occasional driving (up to 8 hours)
• Continuous balancing (up to 8 hours)
• Occasional balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching forward or down, reaching overhead, running, and twisting (up to 2.5 hours)
• Weekly lifting up to 50 lbs. (community-based staff may be required to lift an empty wheelchair weighing up to 50 lbs.), 10-15 lbs. on a daily basis
• Weekly carrying up to 55 lbs. approximately 10-100 ft., 10-15 lbs. on a daily basis

$60,500 Minimum pay rate, $84,500 Maximum pay rate, based on experience. This pay rate may include a Regional and/or Department premium.

At Hillside, we believe that healthy youth and strong families with opportunities to succeed are the foundation of any thriving community. Guided by this belief, we provide community-based services, education, and residential treatment to positively impact lives, in partnership with youth and families who have experienced trauma. From locations across Central & Western New York and Prince George’s County, Maryland, our programs serve nearly 10,000 youth, adults, and families each year.

Partnering with families and communities, we deliver high-quality, evidence-based services, in the appropriate settings — whether on residential campuses or in schools, homes, or the workplace. By measuring the impact of our work, we endeavor to deliver ever better outcomes every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Hillside is committed to equal opportunities for all, supporting a diverse workforce, creating development opportunities for our people. Hillside is an equal opportunity employer; individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities, Veterans, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.

Total Rewards: We offer a competitive benefits package to include generous paid time off, paid holidays, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account, 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match, and Employee Assistance Plan – just to name a few of the amazing benefits at Hillside! World changers and change makers join our talent community every day. Apply online, get on board, and grow your career with us!