HR Recruiter

An on-site HR Recruiter role in New York, NY, within Narrow Security, focuses on end-to-end talent acquisition for the security guard services sector. The position offers a salary range of USD 80,000 to 90,000 per year and requires a bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, operations, or a related field, plus at least two years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 requirements, client-specific criteria, training certifications, background checks, and overall eligibility standards.
• Maintain accurate applicant tracking systems, recruitment databases, and compliance logs.
• Collaborate with operations and regional teams to assess staffing needs, forecast hiring demands, 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-informed hiring recommendations to management.
• Manage onboarding workflows, including paperwork, training coordination, and licensing validations, to ensure smooth integration.
• Develop comprehensive, metrics-driven reports on staffing levels, recruitment performance, turnover trends, compliance status, and operational insights.
• Prepare clear, professional correspondence and communications for internal teams and external partners.
• Organize and safeguard confidential records related to employee performance, interviews, site assignments, and compliance activities.
• Deliver reports to leadership on time in a concise and polished format.
• Generate retention and turnover analyses to inform strategic HR initiatives.
• Ensure all HR processes align with federal, state, and local regulations, including FLSA, EEOC guidelines, state security guard licensing requirements, I-9 verification, and mandatory notices, recordkeeping, and reporting obligations.
• Facilitate internal audits to validate labor, payroll, and compliance records.
• Identify and report potential compliance risks or policy violations to leadership, working on corrective measures as needed.
• Stay current with evolving labor laws impacting 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 in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and HR tools such as applicant tracking systems and workforce management software.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, with the capacity 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