Recruiter/ Sourcing Specialist bei Church World Service

Imagine waking up every morning with the chance to change someone's life. Imagine knowing your efforts will benefit both your career and our neighbors around the world. At CWS, our team knows they are making a difference every day. Whether you're in our U.S.-based offices supporting refugees, asylees or unaccompanied children ... implementing hygiene initiatives in Cambodia or rebuilding projects in Central America ... or even connecting remotely from your home on fundraising campaigns, grant reports, or critical communications - you have the opportunity to work towards a world where everyone has food, a voice and a safe place to call home. 

The person in this position applies expertise and knowledge to ensure a seamless end-to-end experience for candidates and hiring managers in the organization. This position is actively involved in all tasks and processes throughout the hiring lifecycle such as posting positions, conducting phone screenings, supporting interviewing logistics, tracking, and facilitating candidate progress in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), supporting candidates’ background verification process, and collecting data on the search process. Additionally, this position closely partners with the Talent Acquisition Lead position on defining and refining organizational talent acquisition strategies and recruitment tactics. To be successful in this position, the individual must be able to work intelligently and ensuring that hiring managers as well as the talent acquisition team are aware of barriers or issues which negatively impact goals achievement or a successful experience for candidates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct sourcing and talent pooling support for assigned searches; specifically source diverse talent using social media platforms, networking engagements, fee-based resume banks; manage active candidate pools for both permanent and time-limited positions.
• Must become a subject matter expert on department needs.
• Manage recruitment portfolio - number can vary depending on funding cycles.
• Utilize the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for job postings, reviewing screening applicants, initiating reference checks, and creating offer letters.
• Develop increased fluency in the ATS for workflow tracking communication and management of active and passive candidates.
• Extend offers to selected candidates, monitor on-boarding including facilitating background checks and completing pre-employment documentation.
• Follow-through on job posting campaigns to appropriate sourcing sites and listservs.
• Demonstrate ability to attract and influence active and passive job seekers through an understanding of CWS approach to carrying out its mission and the organization’s employee value proposition.
• Participate in continuous improvement of CWS’ recruitment efforts through measurement tools, recruitment analytics, recruitment technology changes, industry best practices, etc.
• Stay current on market and industry trends and intelligence to remain competitive and compliant; partner on customizing talent acquisition strategies.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in lieu of degree

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 5 years' experience as a recruiter in mid-sized organizations (at least 500 employees)
• Experience working at an external search firm is preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience using branded Applicant Tracking Systems.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite applications; intermediate level Excel skills preferred.
• Experience with Scheduling Assistant software or related employee survey tools; strong analytical & quantitative skills preferred.
• Solid judgment; able to demonstrate a high standard of personal integrity and business ethics; able to handle sensitive & confidential information.
• Resourceful with exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of ATS administration, workflows, reporting, etc.
• Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to work with multiple and changing priorities and resource availability.
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Self –motivated; cooperative, works independently and in cross-functional groups towards achieving a seamless employee-customer satisfaction experience.
• Able to interact with individuals at all levels as well as collateral contacts.
• Experience and/or knowledge of the nonprofits and NGOs welcomed.
• Bilingual Spanish speaker is preferred.