Recruiting and Onboarding Coordinator (Short-Term)

Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at We are seeking a Short-Term Recruiting & Onboarding Coordinator to support hiring and onboarding activities at our distribution facility in Delran, New Jersey. This short-term role will provide hands-on coordination and administrative support throughout the recruiting and new-hire onboarding process, with a focus on delivering an organized and positive candidate experience. The ideal candidate is highly organized, responsive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of hourly candidates. Previous experience supporting recruiting and onboarding within a distribution, warehouse, manufacturing, fulfillment, or similar environment is preferred. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day coordination and administrative support for hourly recruiting activities. Coordinate new-hire onboarding, including required documentation, pre-employment requirements, and orientation scheduling. Review incoming applications and conduct initial candidate screenings based on established qualifications. Assist with candidate sourcing through job boards, recruiting platforms, referrals, social media and community resources. Schedule and coordinate candidate interviews with hiring managers and facility leadership. Maintain timely communication with candidates regarding interviews, next steps, and onboarding requirements. Assist with offer coordination and pre-employment activities. Help facilitate new-hire orientation and ensure employees have the information needed for a successful first day. Maintain accurate candidate and new-hire information in applicable recruiting and HR systems. Track candidates through the recruiting and onboarding process and follow up on outstanding requirements. Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, and operations teams to support current staffing priorities. Assist with hiring events and other recruiting initiatives as needed. Follow established company recruiting, onboarding, employment, and compliance practices. Qualifications Previous experience in a recruiting coordinator, HR coordinator, onboarding coordinator, staffing coordinator, or similar role preferred. Experience supporting new-hire onboarding and pre-employment processes strongly preferred. Experience supporting high-volume hourly hiring in a distribution, warehouse, manufacturing, fulfillment, logistics, or similar environment is a plus. Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple candidates and priorities simultaneously. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong attention to detail and consistent follow-through. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with HR, Talent Acquisition, and operations teams. Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS), HR systems, job boards, and Microsoft Office applications preferred. Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression), age, citizenship status, marital status, and Veteran status where protected by law or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals in accordance with applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Unrelated emails, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response. Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies, including the

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