Recruiter

Chicago, IL, United States

Job Title: Recruiter Department: Human Resources

FLSA Status: Exempt Status: Full Time

Reports To: Director of Human Resources

Customary Days: Monday - Friday. Varies to include weekends as business requires.

Customary Hours: Varies to include evenings, holidays, and extended hours as business requires.

Purpose of Position:

We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Recruiter to join our team.

This role is pivotal in sourcing, attracting, and hiring top-tier talent while ensuring a smooth onboarding process for all new employees. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a keen eye for talent, and a passion for delivering an exceptional candidate and employee experience. The Recruiter assists in implementing new programs and policies aligning these initiatives to the organization goals and objectives.

Essential Functions:

Source, screen and interview candidates using a variety of recruiting methods such as job boards, job fairs, social media, and networking events.

Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop and implement strategies for attracting a diverse pool of candidates.

Build strong relationships with schools, community organizations, and diversity-focused professional networks to promote our organization as an inclusive employer of choice.

Manage full life cycle recruiting and employment processes from initial contact to offer negotiation and onboarding.

Regularly reviews orientation program to ensure effectiveness, stay abreast of best practices and trends in diversity recruitment and make enhancements and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Provide ongoing support and guidance to new employees during their initial integration period.

Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process, providing timely communication and feedback.

Uphold our commitment to deliver an exceptional candidate experience by ensuring professionalism, transparency, and respect at every stage.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of candidate interactions and recruitment activities using our applicant tracking system (ATS).

Maintain HR records ensuring compliance with all federal and state requirements and I9s for compliance. Conduct regular file audits.

Administers HRIS ensuring that data is accurate and current at all times. Monitor and update employment changes, moves and transfers using HRIS.

Collaborate with business leaders to maintain current job descriptions as positions evolve.

Ensure workplace issues are handled effectively and expediently in order to remove barriers to successful job performance and foster a positive work environment.

Provide guidance and information to managers and employees in all areas related to company policies, procedures and HR legal compliance

Answer and follow up promptly to manager and employee HR inquiries

Work with HR Team to provide dynamic employee experience to include employee engagement and value proposition.

Develop, update and document company policies to ensure compliance with all federal and state guidelines and HR best practices.

Assist and support HR team with relevant tasks as needed

Requirements

Education and/or Experience: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field preferred.

Proven Experience as a recruiter, with a track record of successfully sourcing and hiring candidates across various roles and levels

Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and employment laws.

Professional certification in Human Resources, preferred

Essential Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Ability to demonstrate strong affinity for Blue Plate's mission: Our mission is to "care more" for others through food and service experiences that turn our partner's vision into reality.

Strong interpersonal, verbal/written communication and presentation skills.

Must possess experience building strong relationships at all levels of an organization and interpersonal skills.

Proficiency in HR Core Competencies including Recruitment and Employee Onboarding processes.

Working knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance.

Good reasoning abilities and sound judgment skills are required.

Must possess the ability to work well under pressure and meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.

Professionalism, tact and presentation are all essential elements of the job.

Customer service skills.

Responsiveness and sense of urgency.

A willingness to learn on the job and expand his/her knowledge.

Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters.

Strong conflict resolution and problem solving skills.

Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently. Bilingual, Spanish speaking proficiency required.

Physical Demands and 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 talk or hear.

Possess the ability to fulfill and any all office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to: remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer entry, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.)

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds.

At times, may require more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.

Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding).

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Internal office space.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Blue Plate Catering is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment with Blue Plate Catering without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.