HR Recruiter

The HR Recruiter supports end-to-end talent acquisition for Narrow Security in New York, NY (onsite), focusing on the security guard services segment. The role ensures licensing and regulatory compliance, conducts candidate interviews, and assists with onboarding, reporting, and compliance activities to drive growth and client satisfaction. Salary: USD 80,000 - 90,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for security officers, supervisors, and support staff, including job postings, resume screening, candidate sourcing, and interview coordination.
• Verify that candidates meet state licensing, client-specific criteria, training certifications, background checks, and eligibility standards.
• Maintain accurate applicant tracking systems, recruitment databases, and compliance records.
• Collaborate with operations and regional teams to assess staffing needs, forecast hiring demand, and optimize coverage across client sites.
• Conduct structured interviews and assessments in line with company protocols and security industry standards.
• Document interview outcomes and provide data-driven hiring recommendations to management.
• Oversee onboarding processes, including paperwork completion, training coordination, and licensing validations, to ensure smooth integration of new hires.
• Develop metrics-driven reports on staffing levels, recruitment performance, turnover trends, compliance status, and operational insights.
• Prepare clear, professional correspondence, memos, and communications for internal teams and external partners.
• Organize and protect confidential records related to performance, interviews, site assignments, and compliance activities.
• Produce timely, concise reports for leadership in a polished format.
• Generate retention and turnover analyses to inform HR strategy.
• Ensure HR processes align with federal, state, and local regulations, including:
  • FLSA (wage and hour laws)
  • EEOC guidelines (anti-discrimination and equal employment opportunity)
  • State-specific security guard licensing requirements
  • I-9 employment eligibility verification
  • Mandatory employee notices, recordkeeping, and reporting obligations
• Facilitate internal audits and reviews to validate labor, payroll, and compliance records.
• Identify and report potential compliance risks or policy violations to leadership and collaborate on corrective measures.
• Keep informed of evolving labor laws affecting recruitment, scheduling, reporting, and employee management.
• Oversee compliance with meal and rest break requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of progressive experience in HR administration, recruitment, or office management; prior exposure to the security industry is highly desirable.
• Security industry experience is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel for reporting) and HR tools such as applicant tracking systems and workforce management software.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities to engage field staff, clients, and executives in a fast-paced environment.

Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Excel
• Applicant tracking systems
• Workforce management software

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance