*Bilingual in English/Spanish Required - Additional $1.00 per Hour. 90% score on a verbal and written fluency test required.*
The Human Resources Specialist, Recruiter performs functions of a complex nature in support of the agency’s day-to-day human resources needs. This role performs a wide variety of professional-level human resources functions specializing in the recruiting and hiring function, reporting to the Division Director of Human Resources. This position partners with management to attract and screen talent in alignment with the agency’s needs. This position creates, maintains, monitors, and evaluates documentation while working independently and cooperatively with internal and external customers.
Essential Functions
- In partnership with the Division Director of HR and hiring managers, create strategic recruitment practices to attract talent and maintain an environment of equal employment opportunity, diversity, and competitive advantage in support of the company's diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
- Lead recruiting efforts including job fairs and community events, online postings, candidate screenings, interview scheduling, and reference checks. Develop positive and proactive working relationships with local agencies and schools.
- Work closely with the Division Director of HR on talent acquisition and workforce planning.
- Collaborate with hiring managers and communications coordinator on recruitment and branding strategies.
- Collaborate closely with Hiring Managers and HR team to complete onboarding checklist.
- Respond to routine employee questions regarding human resource functions, policies, and procedures.
- Provide human resources support with complete confidentiality and discretion.
- Support the Mission, Vision, and Values of Catholic Charities in the performance of all essential job functions and responsibilities.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Note: Catholic Charities considers this position to be a mandated reporter of child abuse and elder abuse.
Agency Culture
It is essential that all employees of Catholic Charities aspire to the following:
- A commitment to the agency’s mission, vision, and values.
- A commitment to excellence in everything we do.
- A commitment to performance and quality improvement.
- A commitment to outcomes and measured results.
- A commitment to innovation and to what is possible.
Education, Experience, and Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational psychology, communications, or related area of study or HR Certification/SHRM ; plus 2 years of progressive field experience. Four to six years’ of working in human resources or management may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish), 90% score on a verbal and written fluency test required.
- Experience using confidentiality and discretion in a professional setting required.
- Experience delivering service in a friendly, non-judgmental manner.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the agency.
- Ability to thrive in a flexible, fast-paced and growth-oriented environment while maintaining a sense of humor and a positive, solution-oriented approach.
- Experience with HCM and/or ATS platforms.
- Computer literacy at an intermediate level required including experience with Microsoft 365 Suite.
- Strong written and verbal communication; organization, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, cooperative, friendly, proactive, and helpful attitude with co-workers. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and work closely with employees at all levels of the agency to ensure a positive and constructive environment.
- Passion and enthusiasm for the mission of Catholic Charities and its clients.
- Valid driver license and at least state required minimum of automobile insurance, clear DMV driving record, and ability to provide own transportation. Must be willing and able to travel between agency sites.
- Must pass DOJ background clearance (fingerprinting) in accordance with the Diocese of Santa Rosa’s policies prior to start of employment.
Job Analysis/Job Description Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is often required to stand, walk, travel, and stoop or bend. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods while using a computer.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequent incoming telephone calls, scanners, and copiers as well as a wide range of clients or at times clients in distress contribute to a noise level of average to above average.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa is an Equal Opportunity Employer, seeking the best and brightest. Our organization does not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance. We support, educate, create opportunities for, and ensure the wellbeing of our staff for the betterment of those most in need.
CCDSR participates in E-Verify, an Internet-based system that compares information entered by an employer from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility.