Recruiter

Los Angeles, CA, United States

About PLN

Founded on Skid Row in 1980, Para Los Niños provides education and wraparound support, serving over 10,000 children, youth, and families annually in some of the most underserved areas in Los Angeles. PLN fosters pathways to success by striving for excellence in education, family support, and comprehensive social-emotional, and community-based services.

Through early education, TK-8th grade education, youth workforce services, and family and community services Para Los Niño’s’ model provides a comprehensive, holistic approach to break the cycle of poverty and help children and youth thrive.

Position Overview

The Recruiter will play a vital role to manage the full cycle recruiting process for various roles across the agency, which includes prospecting, sourcing, reviewing applications, conducting phone interviews, and managing the overall timeline and process through to the end. He/she will bring a strong diverse, inclusive, and equitable perspective to talent acquisition at PLN and research, develop, and implement effective recruiting and staffing strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified and capable talent for the organization. The Recruiter will partner with hiring managers to understand their needs and build and execute strategies to source, evaluate, and close outstanding candidates for roles such as teachers, instructional assistants, social workers, home office positions, and more. The Recruiter will report directly to the Talent Acquisition Manager.

Duties

Develops, facilitates, and implements all phases of full cycle recruitment process.

Identifies and implements efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role, industry standards, and the needs of the organization.

Monitors and evaluates flow of applications and adjusts strategies to sustain applicant flow; reviews and screens applications, and manages applicant relationships.

Collaborates with department managers to identify and draft detailed and accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria.

Sources candidates through Applicant Tracking System, job boards, social media, referrals and utilizing other creative recruiting strategies to identify top talent.

Screens applications and selects qualified candidates.

Coordinates interviews with hiring managers and interview panels; develops interview process and questions, scoring rubrics and activities such as demonstration lessons.

Manages the interview process, scheduling, attending and conducting interviews with managers, directors, and other stakeholders and oversees preparation of interview questions and other selection materials.

Collaborates with the hiring manager and/or other human resource staff during the offer process, identifying and recommending salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other pertinent details.

Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies.

Attends and participates in college job fairs and recruiting sessions.

Develops networking relationships and partnerships.

Approaches their work with strong record-keeping, tracks data, and analyzes applicant demographics, sources, flow and other pertinent data.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

Experience hiring education and social services staff preferred.

Experience using a variety of proven recruitment methods.

Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles.

Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment in California.

Must have experience with an applicant tracking software or other HCM systems. Experience in Dayforce is a plus.

Strong interpersonal skills, including networking, creating and maintaining relationships within PLN and externally.

Strong customer focus and effective use of a consultative approach with hiring managers.

Exceptional attention to detail and quality control.

Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to efficiently manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Successfully pass all post offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, drug test and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Education and Certification Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent work experience, required.

At least three years managing all phases of the recruitment and hiring process highly preferred.

Other Requirements

Must have reliable transportation.

COVID-19 Vaccine Required for All Employees

Must have all vaccinations and applicable boosters for Covid-19.

Physical Requirements

To perform this job the individual must be able to carry out all essential functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Approximately 50% of time is spent sitting, while frequently required to walk, stand and bend.

Must be able to speak and hear well.

Good vision is imperative.

Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Employee will be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance.

Expectations for All Para Los Niños Staff

Candidates for employment at a Para Los Niños, regardless of position, will consistently demonstrate the following:

Unwavering belief in and commitment to fulfill the mission of Para Los Niños.

Deep commitment to the success of all PLN students and families.

Commitment to excellence and high standards -- for self, students, and colleagues.

Continuous learning by engaging in reflection, self-assessment, and individual professional development.

Use of data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement.

Ability to thrive as a member of a collaborative team.

Self-motivation and initiative with solutions-oriented disposition.

Belief in and ability to develop respectful relationship with parents and children marked by sensitivity to the students’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Ability to effectively handle challenging situations.

Comfort with basic Microsoft Office applications and a curiosity and propensity to push own adoption of new technology and approaches.

Regular, punctual attendance and professional appearance.

Para Los Niños is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

It is the established policy of Para Los Niños (PLN) to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without discrimination with regard to race, religious belief (including dress or grooming practices), color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including breast feeding), age, national origin (including possessing a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code § 12801.9), ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, transgender status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, family care, marital status, enrollment in any public assistance program, status as military, a veteran or qualified disabled veteran, status as an unpaid intern or volunteer, or any other classification protected by law. PLN also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

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