Manager of Recruitment

JOB SUMMARY:

The Recruitment Manager plays a key role within the People Department, leading efforts to source and recruit top talent that aligns with the company’s staffing and operational needs. This position oversees hiring timelines and team workload to ensure all roles are filled efficiently.

COMPENSATION: $80,000-$85,000 annually (depending on experience)

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Staying Healthy: Medical, Dental, and Vision (Dental & Vision currently free), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Feeling Secure: Disability Insurance, Pension Plan, NY State Deferred Compensation Plan, Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, Accident Insurance, Group Specified Disease Insurance and Hospital Insurance
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO: 17 days upon hire; accrue additional time after 1 year), Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, Verizon Wireless Discount, On-site Fitness Center open 24/7, Employee Wellness Program, Culture & Inclusion Council, BJ's Wholesale Club Discount, and more!

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REPORTS TO: Director of Recruitment & Workforce Development

SUPERVISES: Recruiter & Recruitment Specialist

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops, facilitates, and implements all phases of the recruitment process for RGRTA (this includes RTS Monroe and eight subsidiary locations).
• Identifies and implements efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role, industry standards, and the needs of the organization.
• Collaborates with department managers to identify and draft detailed and accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria.
• Collaborates with the hiring manager and/or other human resource staff during the offer process, identifying and recommending salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other pertinent details.
• Develops recruiting strategies to ensure job openings are filled in a timely and cost-effective manner; as well as selecting the best sources to advertise job openings and implementing programs to assist the recruiting process.
• Oversees preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials.
• Oversight for screening and processing resumes/applications; performing background and education checks and license verifications.
• Managing the applicant tracking system (AcquireTM) and ensuring all candidates are logged correctly.
• EEO compliance and reporting.
• Organizing and coordinating outside recruitment efforts including job fairs.
• Enhances new hire processes through recruiting and onboarding technology.
• Interviews and presents candidates whose values are in line with the organization’s overall goals and needs.
• Ensures new hire set up system-wide and that all areas are prepared for arrival of new employees.
• Prepares appropriate documentation for employment changes such as promotions, title changes, pay changes, terminations, etc. and implementing those changes into the HCM system.
• Oversees I-9 process.
• Manages OPWDD pre-employment paperwork and stays current on OPWDD policies and procedures.
• Promotes positive team-oriented interactions between departments.
• Maintains professional knowledge and best practices in recruitment and onboarding by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Other duties as required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent work experience is required.
• At least five years of progressive experience in a role as a recruiter and hiring process or experience in HR.
• At least one year of experience managing subordinates.
• Experience with applicant-tracking software and HCM software.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) and certified compensation professional credentials preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the role.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of sourcing techniques (job boards, social media, networking).
• An independent and critical thinker.
• Strong customer-service orientation.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task, to work independently and follow through on work assignments.
• Advanced computer and writing skills are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and communicate data.
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products, including Excel.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to plan and set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with senior management.
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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 while using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk, hear, and use a computer. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship and/or immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal or state law. RGRTA will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.