Specialist - Human Resources Recruitment

The Association for Individual Development (AID) is seeking a Specialist in Human Resources Recruitment to manage end-to-end hiring and onboarding for targeted roles. This onsite position in Aurora, IL supports recruitment outreach, compliance-related checks, documentation, and a positive candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruitment activities, including job postings, sourcing, screening, selection, and onboarding.
• Support onboarding by preparing offer letters and coordinating background checks and other general compliance requirements.
• Maintain a positive candidate experience throughout the application and hiring process.
• Coordinate application and recruitment workflows, including logging and reviewing applications, sourcing, screening, and matching candidates to open opportunities.
• Conduct targeted telephone screening interviews and manage selection processes based on application and position information.
• Manage application information and support database management.
• Oversee hiring workflow from selection through job offer and onboarding for targeted positions, including maintaining job posting and new hire onboarding lists.
• Coordinate and participate in recruitment fairs, trade shows, and open house events to promote AID programs and services as a social service employer of choice.
• Coordinate scheduling and logistics for agency job fairs, including applicant and staff contacts, physical site scheduling, and related advertising.
• Manage recruitment advertising by developing copy and submitting postings for traditional and non-traditional channels, including web-based and social media job postings.
• Complete required background checks within specified timelines to meet compliance standards, including proactive monitoring of actual hire dates.
• Perform administrative onboarding support, including data entry of new hire information into the payroll system.
• Complete accurate scanning and indexing of new hire records in database software.
• Coordinate annual agency-wide Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System (CANTS) background checks according to required schedules, including document scanning.
• Complete and coordinate annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) checks according to required schedules.
• Demonstrate a positive, inviting, professional attitude in communications and interactions with diverse individuals.
• Maintain professional working relationships with staff, applicants, coworkers, other departments, and stakeholders.
• Complete required reports accurately and within established deadlines.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations related to applications and employment.
• Adhere to confidentiality and ethical standards related to job function, clients, and the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or Health and Human Services (preferred).
• Three years of general or specialized experience in recruitment or human resource administrative functions (required).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities.
• High level of detail orientation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift 15 lbs. or more.
• Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms frequently.
• Ability to manipulate application and recruitment materials.
• Ability to regularly talk or hear while performing job duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare recruiting.
• Paycom experience.

Tools and Technology

• Microsoft desktop and/or laptop computer
• Copier/Scanner
• Labeler
• Telephone
• Text messaging
• Paycom
• Payroll system
• Database software

Benefits

• 21 Days of Paid Time Off plus 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Critical Illness, and accident insurance
• 401K with a 3.5% company contribution after one year

Role Logistics

Location: Aurora, IL (onsite)

Compensation: USD 24 to USD 24 per hourly

Minimum Experience: 3 years

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or Health and Human Services (preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Manipulation of application and recruitment materials.
• Regular requirement to talk or hear while performing duties.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift 15 lbs. or more.