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Talent Acquisition Associate (Bilingual English/Spanish)

Rising Ground

Overview

The Talent Acquisition Associate assists the Human Resources department in carrying out various programs and procedures for all Rising Ground’s employees, which may include: sourcing and screening resumes, conducting interviews, support onboarding processes, managing communication, responding to employee requests and questions, maintaining ATS and HRIS database and personnel files, compliance and internal controls for the Passage of Hope (POH) program. This critical support position will supply services and solutions to support the people, processes, and technologies within the Human Resources talent acquisition and onboarding areas. As part of our People team, you’ll help us attract, hire and retain the top talent we need to achieve our vision. 

Rising Ground

Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs as a leading non-profit human services organization. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 25,000 individuals. We do this through 50 programs in 70 locations throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity shows not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. 

Benefits

At Rising Ground, we encourage everyone to live a healthier life. When you enroll in health care benefits — medical, dental, and vision care, you and your family can take advantage of each plan’s preventive services, which will help everyone to stay well. Another way to remain healthy is to eat right and keep active. Ultimately, we all benefit when we make the right choices, whether through diet and exercise or health care services. You can also take advantage of other important benefits, including life and accident, disability benefits, the retirement savings plan, and the employee assistance program.

Annual Salary

$60,000 - $65,000

Responsibilities

  • Source, screen, interview and assist with onboarding of qualified candidates to fulfill POH program roles. 
  • Utilize multiple avenues to find the best talent including job boards, social media, hiring events, networking (job resource centers e.g. workforce1), etc. 
  • Maintain and develop a pipeline of eligible candidates for future open entry-level positions. 
  • Assist and/or attend job/career fairs and other Talent Acquisition activities as necessary. 
  • Partner with POH’s assigned onboarding specialist to facilitate the onboarding process for POH’s new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into Rising Ground. 
  • Delivers a superb candidate experience that begins with the initial phone call through delivering onboarding. 
  • Creates, compiles, or designs services and events that communicate the organization’s information, and services aligned by mission; Builds and manages employer branding and visibility to external candidates. 
  • Implements recruitment processes related to the recruitment cycle, vacancy announcement, screening, coordinating interviews, conducting reference checks, and informing employees of their hiring status. 
  • Collaborate with program leaders to develop job descriptions and job posts. 
  • All other duties as assigned. 

Supervisory Responsibility: 

No 

Work Environment: 

Normal 

Physical Demands: 

None 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: 

FT-9:00am to 5:00pm, 9:30-5:30pm 

Travel: 

Limited to conferences, job fairs/open houses and visiting other work sites 

Salary: 

$60,000 - $65,000/annually 

Physical Requirements: 

You are a member of a team that requires your presence and accessibility (remote and in-person) to perform its duties effectively. This position will be primarily located in the Rising Ground main office. The position may also require some travel to other programs in Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens or Yonkers based on HR initiatives. 

Regularly required to sit for extended periods; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. Must have the ability to complete all standard administrative and support tasks including but not limited to climbing up and down stairs, operation of computers/phones/fax/printer/copy machine, and the ability to lift boxes, furniture, and equipment up to 30lbs. Occasionally required to stand, walk, balance, stoop, or bend. Requires ability to perceive the nature of objects by eye with clarity of vision at 20 inches or less up to 20 feet or more and give and receive information through speaking and listening skills. 

Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of self or others. Must comply with safety laws and rules. Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such levels as is determined by Rising Ground. Must be able to travel from the various locations and sites of Rising Ground per business needs. 

Qualifications

  • Minimum of High School Diploma/GED required. 
  • Bachelor’s Degree, Human Resources, Business, Communications or related field. bachelor's degree in human resources management, communication, or a similar field preferred. 
  • Minimum 1-2 years of experience in Human Resources or high-end Customer Service. 
  • Proficiency in using business software applications including recruitments systems (ATS), Google Apps, MS Suite, and HRIS (ADP Workforce Now is a plus) and/or ability to learn. 
  • Knowledge of operative regulatory compliance and best practice recommendations. 
  • Skills in problem solving to provide issue resolution and troubleshoot where needed. 
  • Ability to maintain focus and produce project deliverables according to established deadlines. 
  • Exemplary time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. 
  • Strong communication skills, strong attention to detail and accuracy and must be able to multitask effectively. 
  • Strong discretion in dealing with highly confidential and sensitive information. 
  • Ability to adapt and adjust to change, quick learner with technology aptitude, and excellent customer service attitude.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred
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