Recruiter/HR Generalist

Rochester Midland Corporation is looking for an energetic Recruiter/HR Generalist reporting to their corporate headquarters in Ogden, NY. This position operates under minimal supervision, will oversee and manage the full candidate lifecycle from sourcing to Day 1 onboarding. This position is accountable for building trust and rapport with all business partners by understanding viewpoints through various methods such as asking clarifying questions and effectively challenging to advise appropriately on all facets of the recruiting and onboarding processes.  Additional responsibilities include maintaining applicant tracking technology and assisting with other key duties inside of the HR department.

This position offers flexible work arrangements.

Summary

Rochester Midland Corporation (RMC) is a leading manufacturer and global supplier of specialty chemicals for food, sanitation, water treatment, legionella control, facility maintenance, restroom odor control and industrial cleaning. Rochester Midland is the leader in Green Housekeeping and manufactures Enviro Care®, an extensive line of environmentally preferable products for all markets, as well as many other bio-based products. Long involved with green initiatives and other sustainable efforts, RMC began formalization of its Sustainability efforts in 2010, with the publication of its first Sustainability Report. Rochester Midland is committed to developing sustainable solutions for health, productivity and the environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develops and executes recruiting strategies and tools to source key technical talent based on the needs of the business. Understands the organization’s commitments under the AAP Good Faith Efforts.
• Regularly conducts recruiting meetings with hiring managers to understand the essential functions of the open position, the team needs, and technical requirements for the position.
• Sources active and passive candidates using recruiting tools such as networking, social media, applicant tracking systems and university relationships and other innovative approaches.
• Keeps abreast of the latest developments in the recruiting and selection field through reading, attendance at conferences and seminars, etc.
• Serves as the expert to pre-screen and interview potential candidates for employment using technical and behavioral-based interviewing methods.
• Acts as liaison with employment agencies and sourcing vendors as appropriate.
• Manages the interviewing and selection process up to through on-boarding, including extending the offer of employment, coordinating drug/background check/driving record and any other pre-employment issues – such as equipment needs ordered, etc.
• Manages the candidate life-cycle through employment utilizing the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and assists hiring managers in Manager-Self-Service in the ATS.
• Works with HR Assistant to ensure that new hire orientation is conducted and onboarding is processed through the HRIS, including all needed documents and signatures are completed before date of hire.
• Utilizing the ATS, designs and maintains reports connected to the selection process and meets all Federal and State compliance requirements, including affirmative action plan compliance.
• Provides monthly metrics to the business to outline key metrics such as days to fill, days outstanding, open/closed positions, etc.
• Follows up with candidates and hiring managers to obtain feedback regarding the recruiting process and continuously seeks to improve the process to meet staffing goals.
• Manages contracts, sourcing and invoicing of preferred temporary agencies used throughout the business.
• Assist HR team members with various tasks including but not limited to:  support of compliance requirements, reporting, researching and updating information in ADP.
• Performs similar, comparable or related duties as may be required or assigned.