HR Specialist-Recruiter

Lighthouse Youth & Family Services is dedicated to creating communities where every young person has the opportunity to thrive. We believe our team is our greatest asset, and we’re looking for a skilled HR Specialist – Recruiter who has a background in sourcing and screening candidates, builds strong relationships, and is adept at managing multiple responsibilities.

The HR Specialist – Recruiter manages the recruitment process, from attracting and identifying qualified candidates to coordinating offers and supporting onboarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure a welcoming, responsive, and professional experience from someone’s first interaction with Lighthouse through their first days on the job.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle: Design job postings, post positions, source candidates, screen resumes, conduct initial phone interviews, coordinate interviews, and maintain timely, professional communication with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Collaborate with program leaders to define hiring requirements, streamline interview processes, and provide expert advice on hiring decisions.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruiting strategies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate and employee information in Lighthouse’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
• Track recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, candidate pipeline activity, and recruiting source effectiveness.
• Coordinate offer letters and pre-employment requirements such as background checks.
• Ensure recruitment practices comply with applicable employment laws, equal employment opportunity requirements, and Lighthouse policies and procedures.
• Provide support for other HR functions as needed, including onboarding, employee records, reporting, and employee relations.