
HR Specialist - Recruiting
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Overview
Job Description
Description
Position Summary
The Recruiter is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process to attract, evaluate, and hire top talent. This role places a strong emphasis on effective utilization and management of the ATS (Paylocity) to ensure a streamlined and compliant hiring process.
Key Responsibilities
Full-Cycle Recruiting
- Manage end-to-end recruitment processes including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding coordination
- Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, job requirements, and team goals
- Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates
- Conduct interviews and assess candidates for both technical qualifications and cultural fit
ATS Management & Optimization
- Maintain Paylocity Recruiting dashboard to ensure accurate and up-to-date candidate data
- Create and manage job postings within Paylocity and external job boards
- Track candidate progress, maintain workflow stages, and ensure timely updates
- Identify opportunities to improve Paylocity functionality and workflows
Candidate Experience
- Provide a positive, professional experience for all candidates throughout the hiring process
- Maintain consistent communication with candidates regarding application status and next steps
- Coordinate interviews, feedback collection, and offer processes
Collaboration & Stakeholder Support
- Partner with hiring managers, and leadership to align recruiting strategies with business goals
- Train hiring managers and team members on Paylocity usage and best practices
- Support workforce planning and talent pipeline development
- Additional duties as assigned
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2+ years of recruiting experience, preferably staffing at field level in a fast-paced environment
- Hands-on experience with an Applicant Tracking System (e.g., Paylocity, Workday, iCIMS, Taleo)
- Strong understanding of recruitment processes, sourcing techniques, and hiring best practices
- Experience analyzing recruiting data and generating reports
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in ATS platforms and recruiting technologies
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities simultaneously
- Detail-oriented with strong data accuracy and compliance mindset
- Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience optimizing or implementing ATS systems
- Knowledge of employment laws and compliance requirements
- Experience in high-volume or specialized recruiting
Work Environment
- Typically, office-based; may require occasional travel or onsite hiring support
- Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with multiple competing priorities
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