Recruiter

Anchor Behavioral Solutions (ABS) is seeking a dynamic Recruiter to join our team. This role focuses on recruiting Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to fill evening and weekend assignments in community-based settings and clients’ homes. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented candidate with an understanding of the healthcare industry, talent acquisition strategies, and a strong ability to manage the full-cycle recruitment process.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Consults with hiring managers to understand the requirements, duties, and qualifications desired for the specified vacant position(s).
• Responsible for job posting and advertisement processes.
• Schedules interviews; oversees preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials.
• Assists with the interview process, attending and conducting interviews with managers, directors, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborates with the hiring manager and/or other human resource staff during the offer process, identifying and recommending hourly ranges, incentives, start dates, and other pertinent details.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies.
• Screens candidates, selects qualified and interested candidates for the interviewing phase, and then connects viable candidates with clients or hiring managers.
• Counsels candidates on the interview and hiring process.
• Organizes and attends job fairs, campus events, and other networking opportunities.
• Follows up with clients or hiring managers after the interview process to determine whether a placement can be made; collects feedback when placement is unsuccessful.
• Arranges meeting locations, travel, and/or accommodations for applicants and company managers when necessary.
• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Job Requirement

Other knowledge, skills, and abilities preferred

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with aptitude in conducting interviews.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment including understanding of EEO, ADA, and other guidelines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software; ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software or other recruitment systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics.
• Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles.
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Education and Experience Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent work experience is preferred.
• Experience in recruiting in behavioral health services preferred.

This is an in-person position, reporting to our main headquarters in West Orange, NJ 07052.