Senior Recruiter at ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL OF NYC

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 May, 26

Salary

66300.0

Posted On

02 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Recruitment Strategy, Talent Attraction, Candidate Engagement, Hiring Recommendations, Applicant Tracking Systems, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Passive Candidate Sourcing, Employer Branding, Job Description Development, Compliance, Diversity Equity And Inclusion, Time Management, Interpersonal Skills, Professional Judgment

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Senior Recruiter Who We Are ACC is one of the nation’s largest open-admission animal shelters, whose mission is to End Animal Homelessness in NYC. We touch the lives of nearly 20,000 animals each year. ACC is more than an animal shelter; we are a resource to the community, always seeking ways to keep the human-animal bond intact. With a 90% placement rate, our progressive, life-saving initiatives contribute to the successful placement of our animals. We strive to find loving homes for homeless and abandoned cats, dogs, guinea pigs and rabbits, both by adopting animals directly to the public and by partnering with more than 200 dedicated animal placement organizations (our New Hope partners). We also help keep NYC communities safe and rescue animals in need, responding to emergencies that involve animals as well as keeping our doors open 24/7 for people and animals in need.   Summary The Senior Recruiter is responsible for leading the recruitment process at ACC. You’ll develop and execute innovative recruitment strategies to attract, engage, and hire exceptional talent at all levels of the organization. As ACC continues to expand, including the opening of our new Bronx Care Center, this is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on our growing team and the future of ACC.   Required Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field required. * Minimum 5 years of recruitment experience required; nonprofit or animal welfare experience a plus. * Experience using applicant tracking systems required (ADP Workforce Now preferred). * Demonstrated success recruiting in a high-volume and fast-paced environment.   Benefits ACC values work/life balance and offers a generous paid-time-off (PTO) package that includes vacation time, birthdays off, personal days and sick pay. We also value physical and mental health by offering a great open access Cigna medical, dental and vision insurance at a low premium to our employees as well as 401K and Pension, Life Insurance. We also have on-the-job training for 2-4 weeks, periodic all staff trainings to include safety, DEI, cross training, and other growth opportunities.  Because ACC is a nonprofit, employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness, cancellation, and/or consolidation under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF). Created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, PSLF allows borrowers who work full time for nonprofits and government agencies to have their outstanding debt forgiven tax-free on Federal Direct Loans, after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Please use this link for more details on our benefits package. [https://flimp.live/ACCNYC-Candidate#welcome]   Essential Job Functions: * Lead and independently manage recruitment process and strategy for a wide range of positions across all departments and locations, exercising discretion and independent judgment in sourcing methods, candidate evaluation, and hiring recommendations, while ensuring a high-quality candidate experience from application to hire. * Conduct candidate interviews and evaluate qualifications using professional judgment, providing independent, data-informed hiring recommendations to hiring managers and leadership. * Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies. * Oversee applicant tracking software and recruitment data to analyze trends, assess process effectiveness, identify compliance risks, and recommend strategic improvements to recruitment practices. Other Responsibilities: * Develop and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers, providing guidance and best practices throughout the hiring process. * Source and engage passive candidates through creative outreach, professional networks, and social media platforms exercising professional judgement in the sourcing strategy selection. * Seek out and represent ACC at career fairs, networking events, and community partnerships to promote our employer brand. * Collaborate with the communications team to create compelling recruitment materials and social media campaigns that highlight ACC’s mission and workplace culture. * Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future openings by networking with candidates through local communities, associations and colleges. * Work with the hiring managers to develop job descriptions that accurately reflect the requirements of our positions and ensure that they are inclusive. * Create attractive job postings from the job descriptions that will stand out amongst the crowd on job boards. * Analyze hiring data and metrics to measure effectiveness and recommend improvements to the recruitment strategy. * Identify workforce trends and support long-term staffing plans. * Collaborate with external partners, colleges, and organizations to strengthen community recruiting efforts. * Analyze feedback on recruitment and onboarding from the new hires and adjust procedures based off feedback. * Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives by fostering inclusive hiring practices. * Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Preferred Qualifications: * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail and follow-through. * Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team. * Apply working knowledge of employment laws and recruitment best practices to interpret policy, identify compliance risks, and provide guidance to hiring managers throughout the hiring process. Work Environment ACC has five locations across the 5 boroughs and a corporate headquarters in downtown Manhattan. This position is a hybrid position that is mostly remote. This position is normally based in our headquarters and includes occasional visits to the other animal sheltering locations and offsite locations. Animal Care Centers houses hundreds of animals in its facilities at any given time and with that comes fur, odors and other airborne particles in abundance. Schedule subject to change based on operational need.   Reports to: Senior Manager, Recruitment and Training   Overtime: This position is not eligible for overtime.

Responsibilities

The Senior Recruiter will lead and independently manage the entire recruitment process and strategy across all departments, ensuring a high-quality candidate experience from application through hiring. This includes conducting interviews, evaluating qualifications, providing data-informed hiring recommendations, and overseeing applicant tracking software to analyze trends and suggest strategic improvements.