Recruiter

Professional Transit is seeking a Recruiter to support high volume, full-cycle hiring for both fleet and office teams. This onsite role in Queens, NY includes community outreach, candidate screening, and onboarding coordination, with continued follow-up to reactivate qualified candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a high volume full-cycle recruitment process to help staff fleet and office teams with qualified professionals.
• Own outreach activities through the end of onboarding, covering community outreach and onboarding.
• Build and execute recruiting plans using Indeed, social media, and specialized job boards.
• Screen and interview candidates, and complete background and reference checks to support high-quality hiring decisions.
• Represent the company at job fairs, career events, and local community resources.
• Maintain accurate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and manage the onboarding and orientation process.
• Re-engage past qualified candidates and initiate reactivation processes for inactive staff.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent, proven experience in high-volume recruitment or a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience managing recruiting platforms and an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Strong understanding of employment laws, lead generation, and networking techniques.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines in a high-energy environment.

Recruiting Tools and Platforms

The role uses Indeed, social media, specialized job boards, an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Compensation and Schedule

Salary: USD 60,000 - 70,000 per year.

Schedule: Monday to Friday (Full-Time). Willing to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Location and Job Type

• Location: Queens, NY (onsite)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Work Location: In person

Benefits

• 100% Employer-Paid Pension (no cost to you) plus 401(k) matching.
• 401(k) matching.
• Comprehensive Medical and Dental.
• Paid Time Off, vacation days, and paid holidays.

Application Questions

• Recruiters will work from each of the current and future locations. Are you okay with working for an unspecified period of time at any of our locations?
• Do you have at least three (3) years of recruitment experience?
• Recruiters are required to conduct fieldwork. Are you able to conduct fieldwork as assigned?
• Do you have high volume recruitment experience?
• Do you have full desk recruitment experience?
• Earliest potential start date (August, September, or October; specify month/date).
• Do you have community outreach experience?