Recruiter (Provisional)

Summary

As a recruiter with the New York Power Authority, you will bring your experience in talent acquisition, along with deep knowledge of the screening, interviewing, and hiring process. We’re seeking someone passionate about discovering untapped talent. You will be responsible for managing the full cycle recruiting process, from sourcing to hiring, for various positions across different business units. You will also use various methods and tools to develop pipelines, and candidate pools, and engage passive candidates to meet our hiring goals.

The duration of a provisional position is up to three years but is subject to change based on performance and business needs. Provisional employees are eligible for:

• Comprehensive suite of benefits customized to your individual and family including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts and more.
• Retirement plan
• 401(k) plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick time, holidays, medical and parental leave

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Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle: sourcing, screening, interviewing, selecting, negotiating offers, reviewing backgrounds, and onboarding candidates.
• Establish relationships with hiring teams to understand their needs, and team culture, and share best practices of the hiring process to ensure a positive experience.
• Leverage sourcing techniques and candidate outreach to ensure a diverse slate of underrepresented populations. 
• Review recruitment data to make informed decisions on hiring strategies.
• Consult and collaborate with internal teams on best practices for logistics, benefits, systems, and additional areas to ensure a positive hiring experience.
• Document processes, maintain records, and update candidate status in Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for record compliance and data accuracy.
• Represent NYPA at conferences, career fairs, and other recruitment events, across numerous markets and professional communities
   

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate laws, regulations, employee policies, and procedures related to talent acquisition.
• Collaborative and team-oriented, with the ability to build relationships and influence internal and external stakeholders across all levels and business units.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and problem-solve multiple projects with competing deadlines. 
• Ability to learn and research new information for hiring teams.
• Exhibit discretion, judgment, and professionalism around confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment, and operate in ambiguity.
• Knowledge of Applicant Tracking System (ATS), social media networks, and MS Office with an ability to learn new systems and technologies.
   

Education, Experience and Certifications

• High school diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 4 years’ recruiting experience required (with HS Diploma) or minimum 2 years' recruiting experience required (with Bachelor's degree)
• In-house recruiting experience in a corporate setting preferred

Physical Requirements

Approximately 10% travel primarily within NY State to NYPA facilities, Job Fairs and Campus recruiting events.