Position: HR Recruiter
Reports to: CHRO
Department: Human Resources
Location: 475 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
Position Type: In-Office
Classification: Full-Time; Exempt (Salary)

Summary
The HR Recruiter is responsible for assisting with day-to-day recruitment operations to support organizational growth and pipeline management. Working closely with candidates, hiring teams, and talent acquisition leadership, this role delivers end-to-end candidate care, from initial sourcing, resume screening, and phone intakes through interview scheduling, ATS data management, and onboarding logistics. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, efficient self-starter who excels in fast-paced environments, maintains clear communication, and manages candidate experience and sensitive hiring data with professionalism.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Sourcing & Pipeline Building: Search and reach out to candidate pools through job boards, ATS searches, and direct networking to keep pipelines moving.
• Screening Candidates: Review incoming resumes and conduct initial phone interviews to evaluate candidate backgrounds, salary expectations, and cultural fit.
• Managing Schedules: Handle logistics for candidate interviews, including calendar coordination, and tracking status updates in the ATS.
• Supporting Stakeholders: Keep candidates and hiring teams in the loop with regular updates, timely feedback, and clear communication.
• Candidate Care: Deliver a positive, responsive experience for every applicant from initial contact through final feedback.
• ATS & Data Upkeep: Keep applicant profiles, notes, and requisition records clean, accurate, and up to date.
• Onboarding Support: Assist with post-offer processing, pre-employment screening, and new hire documentation.
• Additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in Recruitment experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Suite and introductory experience with HRIS software preferred.
• Ability to support a nationwide workforce across multiple locations.
• Basic understanding of employment laws or a strong willingness to learn and apply federal and state standards.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive documentation, such as employment terms and background check reports, with strict confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills, high emotional intelligence, and the ability to manage daily tasks with discretion and accuracy.

Core Competencies:

• Communication: Clearly and effectively communicating both verbally and in writing.
• Efficiency: Prioritizes and multitasks in fast-paced settings, delivering quality results with minimal errors.
• Initiative: An entrepreneurial self-starter who operates independently to exceed goals.
• Discretion: Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.
• Reliability: Possesses an honest, trustworthy demeanor that maintains optimism and boosts morale.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with others, integrating diverse perspectives to reach common goals.
• Adaptability: Adjusting quickly and effectively to shifting priorities and evolving technologies.

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintain a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods.
• Communicate and exchange accurate information clearly with peers, leadership, and external partners.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues and external parties to achieve project goals.
• Operate computers and standard office equipment on a constant basis.
• Perform repetitive motions involving wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Assist clients and colleagues via telephone, email, and in-person.
• Observe and analyze details at close range.

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal to None: Approximately 0%-9% (Office-based with potential for day trips or annual meetings).

Compensation & Benefits:
Compensation (based on experience)

• Base Salary: $60,000-$70,000 annually
• This is an Exempt position
• Annual Performance Bonus Target: 5%

Benefits

• Employee Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, other)
• 401k with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parking, if applicable

*This role is an in-office position