Recruiter - National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS)

Job Title: Recruiter

Location: Frederick, MD 21704

Job Type: Full-time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: HR Manager

Travel: This position does not require travel.

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Compensation: Negotiable, based on skills and experience.

Company Profile: National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is a certified DBE/WBE firm primarily focused on providing safety services to the railroad industry. NRSS is the most trusted name in the railroad industry for providing qualified field safety staff and safety training. To best serve the railroad industry, NRSS provides all these services in the continental United States, Canada, and Mexico. NRSS has the proven ability and the proven safety record to handle any project. Find the safety you have been missing today!

National Railroad Safety Services has an immediate opening for a Recruiter in Frederick, MD.

Education/Experience:

Knowledge and skills at a level normally acquired through the completion of an associate degree in Human Resources or related field. Work experience may be substituted for education.

Key Success Factors:

• Accountability: Accept full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member.
• Adaptability & Flexibility: Ability to consider a variety of issues that exist in the workplace and change from one task to another as necessary.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze and synthesize information to understand issues, identify options, and support sound decision making.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to work in a conscientious, consistent, thorough manner, and attend to details while pursuing quality when accomplishing tasks.
• Communication: Ability to clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to candidates/clients in a clear and succinct manner.
• Decision Making: Ability to identify/understand issues, problems, opportunities and take appropriate action based on available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
• Initiative: Ability to identify what needs to be done and take action before being asked.
• Organization: Ability to maintain materials and/or records in a clean and ordered manner.
• Planning: Ability to plan and prioritize workload to manage time effectively and accomplish assigned tasks.
• Teamwork: Promote cooperation and commitment within a team environment to achieve goals and deliverables.
• Thoroughness: Ability to ensure that one's work is complete and accurate.

Qualifications:

• 2 + years of recruiting experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience that produces the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Demonstrated exposure to and execution of recruitment processes along with the ability to source, evaluate, and select talent.
• Ability to handle all situations in a consistent, professional, and confidential manner.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
• A self-starter who is energetic, a fast learner, and able to multi-task, prioritize and work efficiently.
• Ability to communicate respectfully with others and work in a team environment.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgement and maintain a strict level of confidentiality.

Job Duties:

• Manage the entire recruiting lifecycle in compliance with National Railroad Safety Services standards to include, but not limited to sourcing and advertising positions, Applicant Tracking System activity, resume screening, interviewing, feedback management, and hiring recommendations.
• Communicate with candidates in a variety of methods, including in-person, phone, email, Internet based (Microsoft Teams), etc.
• Collaborate with District Managers to identify future hiring needs and opportunities.
• Conduct reference checks and pre-employment screening processes.
• Meet with and assist new team members with onboarding paperwork, orientation, and additional activities to ensure their successful start with the company.
• Conduct exit interviews.
• Assist with various HR task as assigned.
• Provide support to the Human Resources Manager, Controller, and President as needed.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Performs other duties that are reasonably associated with the above essential functions and additional duties as assigned.

Work Environment: This job operates in an office environment.

Benefits:

• Health insurance options that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Vacation and Holidays.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Key words:

Recruiter, Recruitment Specialist, Recruitment Coordinator, Recruitment Representative, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Talent Acquisition Recruiter, Human Resources Staffing Specialist.

Safety Commitment:

All employees of all levels are to always remain committed to safety while employed at National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS). As such, no job is so important, and no service is so urgent that we may not take the time to perform all work safely. Simply put, safety is our way of life. By placing safety first, we not only ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities, but we hold true to our commitment to being the leader in safety throughout the railroad industry.

Closing Statement:

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/orientation, gender identify, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.