Recruiting Assistant - Human Resources

Location: Rochester, NY – Hybrid Work Schedule Experience Level: 1+ year of onboarding and/or recruiting experience; experience within a Human Resources department is preferred

Do you enjoy onboarding, recruiting, and creating a great experience for new hires? Are you excited about the opportunity to join an innovative, growing law firm that has been successful for more than 165 years?

Harris Beach Murtha's Human Resources team is seeking a Recruiting Assistant to coordinate new hire onboarding and support recruiting efforts across the firm. This position plays a key role in ensuring a smooth hiring and onboarding experience while supporting a wide variety of recruiting and HR initiatives.

You will THRIVE in this role if you have:

1+ year of onboarding, human resources, and/or recruiting experience (required)
Experience within a Human Resources department (preferred)
Associate's degree in Human Resources or equivalent combination of education and experience (required)
Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS), HRIS platforms, and Dayforce (preferred)
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Strong communication, client service, and relationship-building abilities
The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and professionalism
Experience in a law firm environment is a plus

The Recruiting Assistant is responsible for coordinating onboarding activities and supporting recruiting efforts across the firm. Do you have the DRIVE and DESIRE to:

Coordinate onboarding activities and prepare new hire paperwork and orientation materials
Schedule new hire training sessions and facilitate Rochester-based new hire orientations
Track onboarding progress, manage new hire checklists, and follow up on outstanding items
Schedule and track retention meetings for new employees
Support I-9 compliance efforts and assist with internal audits
Help improve and enhance the firm's onboarding and orientation processes
Build and maintain strong relationships with HR team members, new hires, hiring managers, colleagues, candidates, and recruitment agencies
Assist the recruiting team with job postings, resume reviews, phone screens, interview scheduling, reference checks, and background checks
Maintain recruiting information within the firm's applicant tracking system and assist with job description updates and approvals
Assist with salary benchmarking and researching new recruiting sources and strategies
Support HR projects, programs, and initiatives as needed

Harris Beach Murtha recognizes everyone has a right to be included. You will be successful in your career at the firm if you:

Enjoy building relationships and providing outstanding client service to both internal and external stakeholders
Can manage multiple responsibilities independently while collaborating effectively with a team
Demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion
Believe in the firm's core values of collaboration, inclusion, ingenuity, respect, integrity, and commitment
Enjoy working with diverse personalities across all levels of the organization
Are comfortable working in the Rochester office and collaborating closely with Human Resources team members to support onboarding and recruiting

Salary information below will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position, geographic location and weekly hours schedule. The anticipated weekly schedule for the Recruiting Assistant is 40 hours a week.
$23.08 - $28.85 per hour ($48,000 - $60,000 annualized)
Harris Beach Murtha offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports both professional and personal well-being. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurances; health savings and flexible spending account options; life and disability insurances; retirement plan including 401(k) and profit sharing; paid leave programs; employee assistance resources; commuter and parking benefits where applicable; and professional development opportunities. Eligibility for benefits is subject to applicable plan terms and firm policies.
Harris Beach Murtha is not accepting candidate submissions from recruiting agencies for this position during the first two weeks after posting. Following this period, agencies with an active fee agreement with the firm may reach out to our internal recruitment team at [email protected] to inquire about potential collaboration for this position.
Harris Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from diverse candidates with varied background and skills, including military experience. Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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