Kentucky Housing Corporation Hiring for Human Resources Recruiter at Frankfort, KY Full Time

General Purpose of the Job

As an integral part of the Employee Services team, the Human Resources (HR) Recruiter will act as a liaison between the organization and applicants for jobs, especially roles that are hard to fill and require special qualifications. The HR Recruiter will manage the organization’s full cycle recruitment from support hiring managers in the posting and advertising of positions to the screening of candidates after applications are received. Further the HR Recruiter will coordinate all temporary staff activity, including but not limited to, establishing the effective start and stop dates of assignments in coordination with department leadership. The HR Recruiter will also be responsible for all candidates meeting the organization’s pre-employment requirements and will work with the organization’s HR Administrator to schedule timely onboardings of selected applicants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supporting Hiring Managers with direct assistance in filling vacant positions within the organization. This includes, but is not limited to, posting, and actively advertising vacant positions (online and at job fairs), operating effectively within the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) recruiting feature, and providing guidance to Hiring Managers in accordance with the pre-employment screening process
• Acting as the organization’s liaison in partnerships involving all temporary staffing agencies. This includes, but is not limited to, clearly communicating the staffing needs of the organization, providing direction to staffing agency points of contact and to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the contractual obligations.
• Coordination and open communication with the organization’s HR Administrator and selected candidates to schedule timely onboardings, ensuring that new hires are fully aware and prepared to be hired as well as aid during orientation if necessary.
• Conducts job analysis to update existing position Job Analysis Questionnaires and create new (and revised) Job Descriptions. Assist the Employee Services Managing Director in the continued analysis and development of the organization’s compensation/grading system to ensure market competitive salaries.
• Provide supports to the Sr. HR Generalist and Corporate Trainer in the growth and development of internship programs to act as a transitional tool for future employment

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position:

Knowledge of:

• Word processing/spreadsheet applications such as Microsoft Word/Excel
• Basic rules of grammar and business writing

Skill in:

• Dealing with a diverse group of external and internal contacts at all levels
• Assigning, managing, and coordinating activities of staff.

Ability to:

• Plan and organize work activities
• Present ideas effectively
• Handle sensitive/confidential information
• Travel extensively throughout the state which may include overnight stays
• Work in unsupervised environment

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Position requires knowledge of MS Office Suite products. Position requires ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people, including external contacts as well as cross-departmental teams; ability to work in a team and as an individual to gain consensus; ability to multitask; ability to deal effectively with conflict; ability to work well under high pressure situations; ability to plan and present ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to plan, organize, and coordinate activities of staff. Position requires strong analytical skills, including problem-solving, and attention to detail to ensure a high level of accuracy. Must have ability to work under minimal supervision.

Knowledge of specialized software or specialized technical skill such as: HRIS, Recruitment Software, Social Media Platforms, and Job boards.

Position may require use of personal vehicle or state motor pool to travel throughout the state during business.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university or equivalent.
• This level of knowledge would normally be acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree in business administration or human resources; however, applicants who have an accredited certification (SHRM or PHR) would be considered regardless of their degree.

Experience Requirements:

• Requires more than three years, up to and including five years of related experience.
• Requires working knowledge of specialized practices, equipment, and procedures
• Position requires a minimum of 3years’ experience working in a position with responsibilities related to human resources and/or personnel recruitment.
• Regular contact with others, including the public, visitors, and KHC staff. Purpose of contacts is to explain, clarify, or interpret information. May handle confidential information and some complex matters.
• Assess and diffuses problem situations and requires influencing others to reach consensus. Requires tact and diplomacy to handle difficult customer situations. Requires advanced interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain internal and external customer relationships. Explores alternatives and creative solutions to meeting the needs of the customer.
• Tasks are multiple and focus more on single processes. Work is sometimes standardized and sometimes varied. No responsibility for budget, revenue, and expenditure authority.
• Performs duties within scope of general KHC policies, procedures, and objectives. Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices. Refers exceptions to policy and procedures to the supervisor.
• Work is performed within routine office environment with no exposure to hazardous or unpleasant conditions. Physical demands are usually limited to sitting or standing in one location much of the time. Some stooping, lifting, or carrying objects of light weight may be required.

Required Competencies:

W*ritten Communication: *Can write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles. Has the ability to get messages across that have the desired effect.

Customer Focus: Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.

Ethics and Values: Adheres to the corporate values of respect, commitment, and integrity.

Organizational and Priority Setting Skills: Sets goals and objectives; identifies roadblocks; uses time effectively and efficiently and can handle uncertainty and cope with change.

Initiative: Effectively completes assigned tasks, seeks additional opportunities, and continuously strives to improve skills and abilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $1.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

COVID-19 considerations:
Before entering the building employees must provide a COVID vaccination card or a recent negative COVID PCR test.

Work Location: One location