Children's Aid · 8 hours ago
Recruiting Assistant
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$27.47/hr - $30.22/hr
1+ years expChildren's Aid is dedicated to providing support for the recruitment process and ensuring a positive experience for candidates and hiring managers. The Recruiting Assistant will assist the Talent Acquisition Team with various recruitment tasks, focusing on expediting verifications and background checks to facilitate a prompt hiring process.
CommunitiesEducationHealth CareNon ProfitSocial ImpactUnderserved Children
Responsibilities
Understand and promote the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures
Assist with posting job vacancies as directed by the Talent Acquisition Partner
Monitor job boards and sourcing platforms to ensure postings are visible and displayed accurately
Screen resumes/applications to identify qualified candidates
Conduct initial phone screenings to assess candidate qualifications and suitability
Help maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate application statuses in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), databases, and recruitment records
Complete reference checks
Create, revise, and prepare recruitment materials and documentation
Participate in external and agency-sponsored hiring events
Implement fair hiring practices and legal requirements throughout recruitment
Support preliminary verification and serve as backup for background check clearance processes
In-person collaboration is an essential function of the job
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
One year of experience in an administrative or support role within an HR environment
Minimum of six months of experience processing national, state, and city regulatory background check screenings
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively
Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong organizational and time management abilities
Attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team
Adaptability and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment
Customer service orientated
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Familiarity with recruitment processes and procedures
Understand basic HR principles, best practices, employment laws, and regulations
Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends as needed for recruitment events
Company
Children's Aid
Our Mission: Children's Aid helps children in poverty to succeed and thrive.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.05MKey Investors
MCU Foundation
2025-10-07Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Phoebe Boyer
President and CEO
Jason Rok
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
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