Recruiter

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTHCARE & FACILITIES SBU

Exton, PA

The Recruiter I provides full cycle recruiting by utilizing multiple sources (i.e. job boards, social media, networking, associations, referrals, cold calls, etc.) to find qualified candidates for various positions within the Strategic Business Unit (SBU).  The Recruiter I will be responsible for sourcing, screening, qualifying, submitting candidates and extending offers of employment to candidates. The recruiter must work within set time frames and expectations set by management.

• Fills open positions efficiently and effectively by performing direct sourcing of candidates by utilizing job boards, social and professional networking sites, referrals, and researching varying internet vehicles to find qualified candidates
• Performs cold calling, referral or incumbent calls, and numerous follow up conversations,  to prospective candidates located via all avenues of search
• Gains knowledge of attractions to the geographical area and advantages of working at a Government facility to present favorable and comprehensive information to the candidate in selling the position; fully reviews Job Description and ensures candidate meets all requirements.
• Reviews resumes obtained from candidates for content and applicability to Job Description requirements
• Negotiates salary per job requisition within approved range maintaining a fiduciary responsibility to the company, fully explains and gains understanding from candidate of time off policy and corresponding pay rate, WDR, 401a and SCA fringe if applicable, reviews all position details and directs candidate to formally apply for the position by completing an online employment application
• Screens and evaluates candidates’ skill set, work history, education, and negotiated salary requirements where applicable - current state licensing and required certifications; completes reference checks if needed
• Presents Hiring Manager with qualified candidate(s), meeting all Job Description  requirements, with a brief description of applicants’ history, 1 - 2 references – as required, and CV copy for facility consideration and acceptance.
• Contacts accepted candidate to extend an offer of employment, and again details contract hours, length of contract, hourly schedule, time off, federal holidays, benefits, and pay rate, start of employment is dependent upon pre-employment screening, credentialing verifications where applicable; obtains all additional required information and sends official offer via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) or email
• Completes and distributes a New Hire Notification (NHN) form
• Assists Credentialing department, as needed, with questions and obtaining necessary information preliminary to the extensive/background security check
• Documents and maintains Applicant Tracking System of record of all calls placed, emails sent, analyzing and documenting candidate eligibility/status, building a database of candidates’ resumes and pool of future applicants, ensuring ATS integrity and consistency
• Maintains hiring records in compliance with government requirements
• Adheres to all Chenega Corporate employment policies and procedures.
• Participates in recruitment job fairs as needed
• Other duties as assigned

• Associate’s degree
• Experience recruiting for Environmental, Healthcare and/or Facilities positions
• Experience recruiting for Government contracts

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and applicant tracking systems
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Possess solid communication, both verbal and written interpersonal skills.
• Possess strong organizational skills and diligence to follow up.
• Excellent relationship building and management skills.
• Displays an outgoing personality, patience, friendliness and ability to work with a variety of people, maintaining professionalism at all times.
• Ability to become highly knowledgeable of company policies, Government regulated discrimination guidelines, acceptable interview questions and statements, and thorough understanding of company needs, programs, benefits, and culture.
• Innovative, goal-oriented and creative approach to delivering results.
• Possesses sense of urgency.

Physical Demands (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.)

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.