HR Recruiter

Community Bridges is looking for a full-time HR Recruiter in Concord, NH! We are a non‑profit agency founded in 1982 with a mission to advance the integration, growth, and interdependence of people with developmental disabilities within their own communities. Building on the strengths of over 1,100 individuals in the greater Capital Area and their families, we work to identify barriers of access to find creative solutions to develop meaningful community engagement. The Recruiter is responsible for managing the full‑cycle recruitment process, including resume review, phone screenings, scheduling interviews, and sending offer letters. The Recruiter will collaborate with hiring managers to identify job openings and support sourcing potential candidates for all openings. The Recruiter is also responsible for tracking recruiting activity, staying updated on industry trends and best practices, and representing the organization positively to attract top talent. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Recruitment Manage full‑cycle recruiting through resume review, phone screenings, interview scheduling, sending offers, and maintaining the Applicant Tracking System Negotiate job offers and answer candidate questions about compensation and benefits on an as‑needed basis Construct and revise job descriptions in collaboration with each manager to attract qualified and diverse candidates Maintain all job descriptions for the agency Oversee Indeed Smart Sourcing platform to increase cold sourcing and resume review of qualified candidates Attend job fairs and other recruiting opportunities Manage relations with the New Hampshire Unemployment Office to increase recruiting efforts through in‑person and virtual job fairs Source candidates using various channels including job boards, networking events, job/career fairs, and referrals Manage employee referral bonus process by communicating with payroll when an employee is eligible for a bonus payout Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and company policies Create transparency by communicating regularly with the candidates, hiring manager, and department head on where new hire candidates are in the process Research, recommend, and implement new hiring practices and sourcing strategies to keep recruitment competitive and efficient Host New Hire Orientation on a bi‑weekly basis, as needed Assist the HR Manager with the organization’s Internship Program, as needed Administrative Maintain Applicant Tracking System, updating each candidate’s status on a regular basis Add all new hires to the HRIS system, including: employee information, payroll, orientation enrollment, and time card access Add all new hires to New Hire Forms to gather new paperwork prior to the first day Send emails to all new hires on accessing time cards and Relias training platform prior to their start date Run various background checks per the state’s regulations including OIG, BEAS, DCYF, Driver’s Check, and State of New Hampshire check Create new hires personnel and medical files, tracking all required paperwork as it is completed prior to their start date Enter all new PDMS staff into HRIS system and lead the paperwork process for new PDMS hires, including but not limited to references and background checks Track TB test results in Convenient MD portal to ensure all new hires and PDMS staff meet testing requirements per employment regulations Provide source of hire metrics on a monthly basis Create and update internal HR guides on recruiting Support in the scheduling and planning of employee events including but not limited to benefits, wellness initiatives, and holidays Collaborate with the HR team to determine wellness events and materials for employees Required Skills Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiating tactics Ability to communicate with all levels of employees and ability to model excellent customer service standards Ability to build rapport and maintain relationships with candidates and managers Ability to assess and evaluate candidate qualifications Strong interview skills Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems strongly preferred Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative Ability to independently manage multiple work tasks and do so efficiently – prioritize as needed Knowledge of labor laws, employment regulations, and industry trends Ability to maintain confidentiality Work Environment and Physical Demands Work Environment: Occasional short‑deadlines and need for direct, "off‑hour" coverage requires flexibility in schedule. Physical Demands: Frequent exposure to office lighting, computer blue light, and other technologies in the office setting Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 20 lbs. Occasional travel to and from recruiting events off‑site Seldom occasions of standing for prolonged periods of time, primarily at job fairs or other recruiting events Frequent travel to and from the Department of Safety to run background checks Qualifications Education: Associates Degree in HR, Business, or other related field preferred; High School Diploma required. Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years working in recruiting required. Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and proof of automobile insurance. Compensation and Benefits There is a $1,000 sign‑on bonus for this position—$500 will be paid at the time of hire and $500 will be paid after 6 months in the role. Please note, sign‑on bonuses are for new hires only. Re‑hires and transfers are not eligible at this time. Paid Time Off: For a full‑time employee working 40 hours a week, 22 days of Paid Time Off is received per year. PTO days will increase over the years based on longevity and there is no waiting period to start using your PTO. Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) with 1% company match, Life Insurance, Employer‑paid Short‑Term Disability, and Employer‑paid Life Insurance. Mileage Reimbursement: Employees are reimbursed for approved mileage driven on the clock. Paid Training: As an employee, you are paid your usual rate of pay while attending training. #J-18808-Ljbffr