Recruiting Specialist Job at Metro Atlanta YMCA in Atlanta

As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we’re looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state.

At the Y, we’re an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone - especially children - experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Talent Acquisition, the Recruiting Specialist plays a vital support role in the recruitment process within the organization. This position is responsible for assisting the recruitment team in various administrative tasks to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of the recruiting process. The role involves coordinating and managing administrative activities associated with sourcing, screening, and hiring candidates.

RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

• Post job requisitions on various job boards.
• Ensure all job descriptions are formatted correctly and are up to date.
• Track and update candidate information, including resumes, application information, and interview feedback.
• Review resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates.
• Conduct first level phone screens for non-technical individual contributor positions using predetermined criteria and provide recommendations to the recruiting team.
• Schedule first level phone interviews and final in-person interview panels.
• Prepare interview materials, including interview guides.
• Collect feedback from interviewers and consolidate the information for further evaluation.
• Communicate with candidates throughout the recruitment process, including acknowledging applications, scheduling interviews, and providing updates on their status.
• Conduct employment and education verification and ensure all documentation is attached to the candidate profile on Workday.
• Register and organize any career fairs including attendance and feedback.
• Fastidious candidate management and updates in the applicant tracking system.
• Coordinate and ensure timely response or feedback to all candidates that supports a positive candidate experience.
• Coordinate events (conference, networking opportunities, group chats, career fairs, and social media) to attract qualified candidates.
• Build talent pipelines to fill current and future roles to drive improvement in the hiring process by conducting candidate searches in the applicant tracking system.
• Coordinate and support pre-employment onboarding and new hire training.
• Promote the brand of the YMCA of Metro Atlanta to attract more qualified candidates for our open positions.
• Ensure compliance in the Recruiting/Hiring process with laws and regulations, including EEO and AAP compliance.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree (or currently pursuing) in human resource management, business, or related field OR high school diploma and 1+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong organization and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience as a recruiting administrator, HR assistant, or similar administrative role.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment software - Workday would be a plus.
• Knowledge of recruitment processes and best practices.

Employment and Benefits:

Employment and Benefits package for this job posting is offered through the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.

Employment Requirement:

• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening, and motor vehicle record (MVR) according to company policy.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.

This job posting is subject to change at any time.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence. The opportunities to serve are vast, and we’re looking for a diverse mix of people, who share our values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY to join us and do their best work.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Location:

YMCA Leadership and Learning Center