HR Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist
Position Summary:
The HR Recruiting & Onboarding Specialist leads the hiring and onboarding process for InterChange companies. This role attracts qualified candidates, creates a positive candidate experience, coordinates hiring activities, and helps new Team Members successfully transition into the organization.
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: HR Manager
Location: Harrisonburg
Position Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm *Occasional weekends, On-Call, Travel, Overtime*
Compensation: $60,000 to $70,000 annually
Core Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Recruiting
- Manage full-cycle recruitment from job posting through offer acceptance.
- Source and screen candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and community partnerships.
- Coordinate interviews and partner with hiring managers to fill open positions.
- Maintain timely candidate communication throughout the hiring process.
- Coordinate background checks and other pre-employment requirements.
- Represent the company at job fairs and recruiting events.
Onboarding
- Coordinate new hire orientation and onboarding activities.
- Initiate new hire setup within HR systems.
- Ensure completion of onboarding documentation and employment verification requirements.
- Facilitate orientation and review company policies and benefits.
- Partner with managers to support a successful onboarding experience.
Qualifications:
- Experience in recruiting, staffing, talent acquisition, or human resources preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Experience with HRIS or applicant tracking systems.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
Specialized Skills & Knowledge:
- Must be a “self-starter” and able to work with minimum direct supervision
- Strong organizational skills
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to remain flexible in work assignments and to shift work priorities as necessary to meet reporting deadlines
- Ability to work accurately and efficiently
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.
Primary Equipment/Applications Used:
- Microsoft Office, Rippling HRIS