Recruiter

As a Recruiter at our St. Louis location, you'll handle full-cycle recruitment for faculty and staff roles by managing active requisitions, conducting candidate outreach, and ensuring a smooth application process. Daily duties include sourcing candidates via platforms like LinkedIn, organizing new hire orientations, and providing vital HR support, making sure that every candidate experiences top-notch care throughout their journey.

For the Recruiter role at our St. Louis office, candidates should possess a minimum of 1 year of recruitment or HR experience. Strong sourcing skills are essential, especially on LinkedIn, along with excellent communication and organizational skills. A proactive mindset and the ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously are also key attributes we look for in potential candidates.

Yes, the Recruiter role is hybrid, allowing for three days in the office and two days of remote work each week. This arrangement provides a great work-life balance, enabling you to collaborate closely with your HR team in-person while also enjoying flexibility and convenience in your remote workdays.

Absolutely! Our Recruiter position in St. Louis includes the potential for conversion to a permanent role, especially for candidates who demonstrate motivation and a willingness to learn. By excelling in your responsibilities and contributing positively to our team dynamics, you can pave the way for a long-term career in recruitment within our organization.

'White glove' candidate care refers to our commitment to providing an exceptional experience for all applicants. As a Recruiter, you would ensure that each candidate feels valued and well-supported throughout their recruitment journey. This includes timely communication, personalized interactions, and thorough assistance, making sure that candidates understand their application status and feel positive about their experience with our company.

When asked about sourcing strategies during an interview, you can share your approach to using platforms like LinkedIn effectively, leveraging networking opportunities, and utilizing job postings in targeted areas. Mention your focus on understanding the specific needs of each role and how you tailor your outreach to attract the right talent.

In response to this question, explain what full-cycle recruitment entails, noting that it includes everything from job posting to candidate sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding. Share specific examples from your past experience where you have successfully navigated each stage of the recruitment process, emphasizing your organizational skills and attention to detail.

When discussing how to manage multiple requisitions, highlight your prioritization and organization skills. Describe tools or methods you use, such as tracking spreadsheets or software systems, and emphasize your ability to communicate with stakeholders to keep everyone informed, ensuring that deadlines are met without compromising candidate quality.

Respond to this by discussing qualities such as effective communication, empathic personality, strong organizational skills, resilience, and the ability to build rapport with candidates. Share insights on how these traits have helped you in past recruitment experiences and contributed to successful hires.

When addressing candidate experience, emphasize the importance of clear communication, timely updates, and personalized interactions. Highlight any specific practices you follow to keep candidates engaged and informed throughout the recruitment process, and how you collect feedback to continually improve their experience.

Share a specific challenge you've encountered, such as difficulty in filling a high-demand role, and describe the steps you took to overcome it. This could include adapting your sourcing techniques or collaborating with other departments. Showcase your problem-solving skills and adaptability.

Discuss your commitment to professional growth by mentioning industry-related resources, such as online courses, webinars, or networking events. Highlight how staying updated allows you to innovate your recruitment strategies and effectively attract the best candidates.

Here, you can share examples of collaborating with HR teams on recruitment-related projects, onboarding processes, or employee engagement initiatives. Explain how teamwork enhances the recruitment process and fosters a supportive workplace culture.

Explain that conducting a new hire orientation involves preparing and presenting onboarding materials, introducing the company culture, and facilitating introductions to key team members. Highlight your organizational skills and your focus on making new hires feel welcome and informed about their new role.

When asked about tools, mention any applicant tracking systems (ATS) or recruitment software you've used. Discuss how technology enhances your recruitment strategies and helps streamline communication with candidates, showcasing your willingness to learn and adapt to new systems.