Recruiter - HR Generalist

Overview

The HR Generalist/Recruiter serves as a key member of the Human Resources team and supports the delivery of efficient, high-quality HR services that align with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and Otterbein’s mission:

“Inspired by faith, we strive to enrich individual life journeys for all.”

This role is a key member of the Human Resources team also responsible for supporting key areas of the partner and candidate experience, including but not limited to recruiting, recognition, internal communication, events/activities, and partner surveys.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Recruiting

Oversee recruiting activities that include job posting, sourcing, screening tracking and supporting the hiring managers.

• Support department leaders to understand, anticipate and determine needed recruitment efforts to obtain qualified candidates for successful hiring and retention
• Attend career fairs, professional events and build relationships with local schools or other appropriate partnerships
• HR Administrative Support
• Maintains required logs, reports, and documentation to support compliance with state and federal regulations
• Assists with maintaining accurate and compliant employee files and documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Provides administrative support to HR team members and assists with special projects as assigned
• Systems & Partner Support
• Maintains Greenhouse and assists hiring managers with system access and navigation
• Serves as a Greenhouse resource and support for the Franklin location
• Community Outreach & Recruitment Support
• Participates in career fairs and community outreach efforts to promote Otterbein as an employer of choice
• Builds and maintains relationships with schools, job coaches, and community organizations
• Supports recruitment initiatives and pipeline development activities
• Team & Operational Support
• Provides back-up support to other HR team members as needed
• Assists with coordination of HR-related events and initiatives
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Experience & Qualifications
• Bachelors Degree in HR or related field or 5+ years of relevant, HR experience
• Minimum of 2 year of Human Resource experience
• Strong customer service and organizational skills
• Knowledge of HR practices and employment regulations preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
• Skills & Characteristics
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Strong organizational and coordination skills
• Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
• Collaborative team player with a customer-service mindset