Recruiter

Job Overview:

The Recruiter III (Senior Recruiting Specialist) is responsible for managing critical talent pipeline activities, with a strong focus on university and intern recruitment, diversity outreach, and sourcing for various client groups. This role partners closely with HR Business Partners and line management to develop and execute recruiting strategies that ensure the right interns and candidates are identified, engaged, and selected. The position operates in a hybrid work model (Tues–Thurs in office, Mon/Fri from home) and requires a seasoned recruiter with strong attention to detail, excellent relationship-building capabilities, and solid communication skills. Experience with tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter or Indeed is highly preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a central point of contact for diversity recruitment partnerships, marketing programs, and other recruitment sourcing events for full-time vacancies.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and Diversity & Inclusion leadership to support recruiting and outreach efforts such as job fairs, community activities, diversity outreach initiatives, and college relations to strengthen the organization’s recruitment brand.
• Support the talent acquisition process through proactive sourcing of applicants for select positions, leveraging technology tools such as LinkedIn, Indeed, and social media platforms to identify and engage qualified candidates.
• Monitor outreach programs, define key metrics to measure success, and provide reporting and analytics to support workforce planning and continuous improvement.
• Recommend alternative sourcing mechanisms based on emerging technologies and provide innovative solutions to increase awareness of job opportunities within the available talent pool.
• Support university and college relations by coordinating campus events, including registration, preparation of marketing materials, logistics and supplies for attendees, payment processing, and follow-up actions.
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for undergraduate and graduate internship positions, including partnering with hiring managers and interview panels, coordinating and scheduling interviews, extending offers, and overseeing placement activities.
• Collaborate with the Intern Program Lead to support planning, communications, events, evaluations, and offer processes for interns.
• Assist HR Business Partners with intern employment activities such as placement decisions, supervisor and mentor assignments, and serve as a backup point of contact to ensure high levels of internal client service.
• Work with HR Business Partners to determine optimal approaches to strengthen candidate pipelines and analyze sourcing initiatives for effectiveness using data, statistics, and stakeholder feedback.
• Act as a liaison within the recruiting team to share best practices, updates, and common topics that impact all team members, fostering collaboration and consistency.
• Support other HR functions with special projects and new initiatives as required, contributing recruiting expertise and insights.
• Ensure all recruiting and hiring activities comply with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned to support broader HR and talent acquisition objectives.
• May be assigned an Electric Utilities emergency and storm role, which may require working after hours or outside normal schedule during storms or emergencies to support restoration efforts or other issues affecting customer service.
• Work within a framework where the company reserves the right to determine if the position is on-site, remote, or hybrid, with the understanding that physical presence in the office or on-site may be required for face-to-face interaction and coordination with colleagues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Four to seven years of related human resources experience, preferably with a focus on recruitment or talent acquisition.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to develop and deliver effective presentations.
• Proven ability to prioritize, plan, and manage a high volume of tasks and requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive approach to completing tasks, with a continuous improvement mindset and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, or similar sourcing tools is highly preferred.
• Approximately 7 years of related human resources experience, including direct recruitment experience, is preferred.
• Human Resources certification such as PHR or SHRM-CP is preferred.
• Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) for managing candidates and requisitions.
• Experience with university and college relations, including campus recruiting and intern program support.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, provide insights, and support workforce planning.
• Demonstrated internal consulting, influencing, and relationship-building skills with stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment limited to office/home-based professional or administrative duties, with no driving or field work beyond normal commuting.