Human Resources & Recruiting Coordinator

HR / Recruiting Coordinator

The HR / Recruiting Coordinator will lead recruitment efforts for a growing organization providing Housing Supports, Home Health, and Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) services across New Jersey.

This role is responsible for managing the hiring pipeline for critical frontline roles including:

• Housing Specialists
• Case Managers
• Direct Support Professionals
• Home Health staff
• Administrative support roles

The coordinator will oversee job postings, candidate screening, initial interviews, and hiring coordination to ensure the organization continues to build a strong workforce capable of serving individuals with complex social, medical, and housing needs.

The ideal candidate has experience supporting recruitment for human services, healthcare, or nonprofit organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Hiring
• Post job openings on recruitment platforms including Indeed, LinkedIn, nonprofit job boards, and social service hiring platforms
• Screen resumes and evaluate candidate qualifications
• Conduct first-round screening interviews to assess candidate experience, communication skills, and job readiness
• Coordinate interview scheduling with program leadership
• Maintain an organized recruitment pipeline and applicant tracking system
• Communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process
• Provide leadership with recommended candidates for final interviews
• Workforce Development Support
• Assist with identifying staffing needs across housing, healthcare, and IDD programs
• Support recruitment strategies to attract candidates with experience in case management, social services, healthcare, and disability services
• Track hiring activity and recruitment metrics
• Maintain strong candidate communication to ensure a positive hiring experience
• Hiring Administration
• Prepare and send employment offer letters
• Coordinate background checks and employment verification
• Assist with new hire onboarding documentation
• Ensure all required hiring paperwork is completed and properly filed
• HR Record Management
• Maintain employee personnel records and documentation
• Ensure HR records remain organized and compliant with internal policies
• Support HR administrative tasks related to employee onboarding and workforce management

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting recruitment or HR functions within human services, healthcare, nonprofit organizations, or social service environments.

Candidates should be comfortable communicating with applicants, coordinating hiring logistics, and supporting a growing workforce that serves individuals with complex needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Services, or related field (preferred but not required)
• 2–3 years experience in HR, recruiting, or administrative coordination
• Experience conducting candidate screening or interviews
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple hiring processes simultaneously
• Experience in healthcare, nonprofit, housing, or social services environments preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and scheduling abilities
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Professional and respectful candidate interaction

Why Join Our Organization

Joining our team provides an opportunity to work with a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals facing housing instability, healthcare challenges, and developmental disabilities.

Our work directly impacts communities across New Jersey by helping individuals access safe housing, essential healthcare services, and long-term support systems.

As we continue to grow our programs statewide, we are committed to building a strong workforce that reflects our values of compassion, professionalism, and community impact.

Please no recruiting agencies or third-party staffing firms.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off