Staffing Specialist

Client: Well-Known Building Services Organization

Position: Staffing Specialist

Pay: $30/hour

Location: Long Island City

5 days/week In Office to Start

***Contract-to-Hire Position***

Job Overview:

The Staffing Specialist works under the direction of HR Management and supports the corporate and field operations team to manage the full recruitment and onboarding cycle for temporary facilities and janitorial team members. This position is also responsible for managing the applicant tracking system.

Responsibilities:

• Interview, Hire, and Onboard staffing replacements.
• Schedule and forecast interview appointments depending on staffing needs.
• Execute the hiring and application process according to company practices and legal compliance.
• Handle/Coordinate New Hire Orientation and Onboarding by reviewing company guidelines, work expectations, rules, and practices.
• Processes background checks in compliance of company practices and client specific requirements.
• Enrolls employees in the time and attendance system (CTR) and processes activity changes as necessary.
• Monitors union card submissions and union dues.
• Interacts with payroll team in an effective and positive manner to process and resolve payroll related issues according to regulations and legal compliance.
• Elevates labor or client concerns to the HR Supervisor / HR Management team as necessary.
• Assist in operating the main operations department reception line in a professional and courteous manner when necessary.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• High School Degree minimum. College Degree in business or HR highly desired.
• Spanish communication skills is a must.
• Solid consultation and interviewing skills, strong oral and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to work in a highly fast paced environment and operate multiple phone lines.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Suite systems.
• Strong attention to detail and a high standard for accuracy.
• Excellent leadership, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise positively with all levels of management and field teams.
• Self-starter able to work with a high degree of urgency and under pressure.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment while able to work well independently.
• Ability to prioritize work and elevate concerns appropriately.
• Basic understanding of all HR guidelines and policies, organizational development, compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, and operations is preferred

By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.


EEO Notice


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Representation Notice


By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

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Pay Transparency Notice


Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.