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Recruitment Specialist

Student Transportation of America

Tillson, NYFull-time$21–25/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$21–25/hr
Location
Tillson, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Recruitment Specialist coordinates candidate pre-screening, interviews, and follow-up communications while supporting location managers and overseeing hiring steps. The role uses an applicant tracking system to track candidate progress and onboarding, and works closely with location management and the NYS Recruitment Manager. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening or weekend hours for hiring events and job fairs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteApplicant Tracking SystemsRecruitment ProceduresMultitaskingSitting for Extended PeriodsComputer UseLifting 15 Pounds

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED2+ Years Recruiting or Onboarding Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Rate: $21 USD per hour

Description

As the Recruitment Specialist, you will be responsible for coordinating candidate pre-screening, scheduling interviews, conducting interviews and be a line of support to location managers. The Recruitment Specialist will handle initial contact and follow-up communications with potential candidates using ATS to track all progress. You will be responsible for overseeing recruitment steps in the hiring process.

Hours: Full-time Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (occasional evening or weekend hours for hiring events and job fairs)

Hourly Rate: $21-$25 per hour

Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, 401K (matching after 6 months), Life, PTO

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Oversees the regional hiring processes and workflows
  • Review candidate applications in applicant tracking system (ATS)

  • Use ATS daily to screen applicants, track the new hire process, keep notes on file and update candidate profiles

  • Schedule interviews with location management and notify staff of any changes

  • Reach out to qualified candidates in a timely manner to schedule interviews

  • Assist in interviewing applicants by phone, video chat, and/or in-person

  • Follow up with candidates throughout the hiring process regarding the status of their application by phone & email

  • Actively maintain positive candidate engagement throughout the entire onboarding process

  • Communicate initial hiring requirements to each candidate prior to start date such as identity pre-employment screenings, including Drug & Alcohol testing, & onboarding workflow

  • Ensure candidates are consistently updated in ATS to match onboarding system

  • Provide additional assistance with candidate onboarding as required

  • Work closely with location management to ensure the hiring process runs smoothly

  • Be able to travel between multiple locations each week

  • Be able to attend hiring events and job fairs in the area - may require occasional evening or weekend hours

  • Provide additional assistance with candidate onboarding as required

  • Work closely with and reports to NYS Recruitment Manager

  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Desired Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to nurture an overall positive candidate experience

  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

  • Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

  • Proficient with the ability to quickly learn applicant tracking software and other talent management systems

  • Ability to follow standard recruitment procedures and guidelines

  • Ability to handle multiple locations

Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recruiting or onboarding experience is preferred

  • High School Diploma/GED

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and working on a computer

  • Must be able to lift up to 15lbs

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

STA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applications; Returning military are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,384 open Human Resources jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$21–25/hr
  • New York median$23–29/hr81 hourly ranges
  • US median$22–28/hr678 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $23/hr, is 15% below the New York median midpoint ($27/hr) — in the middle half of Human Resources hourly ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 506 open Human Resources jobs in New York and 5,384 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Human Resources postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 7 years (3,759 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 2,021 of the 5,384 open Human Resources jobs (38%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

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