Recruiter

Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks a dynamic, strategic, and mission-aligned Recruiter to join our Human Resources department.The Recruiter will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children's Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.The Recruiter plays a critical role in driving full-cycle recruitment efforts across HCZ and Promise Academy. This role partners closely with hiring managers to attract, assess, and hire top talent while delivering a high-quality, inclusive candidate experience. The Recruiter owns the recruitment lifecycle—from sourcing strategy through offer negotiation—while ensuring alignment with organizational goals, hiring timelines, and employer brand standards.For more information, check out: Want to Work at Harlem Children's Zone? Here's 7 Things You Need to KnowRequirementsMinimum RequirementsBachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience4+ years of progressive full-cycle recruitment experienceExperience working in a high-volume or fast-paced hiring environmentExperience using an applicant tracking system (ATS); Workable experience a plusWho You AreA strategic partner who can influence and advise hiring managers while delivering effective hiring solutionsExperienced in developing and executing sourcing strategies across multiple channelsSkilled at managing multiple requisitions and priorities in a fast-paced environmentStrong communicator with excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication and relationship building skillsHighly organized with strong time-management and follow-throughComfortable handling sensitive and confidential information with professionalismA proactive problem solver with a customer-service mindsetAdaptable, collaborative, and mission‑drivenWhat You'll DoFull-Cycle Recruitment & Hiring StrategyManage full-cycle recruitment for an assigned client group across Promise AcademyBuild and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with hiring managers and school leadership, partnering closely to define hiring needs, job descriptions, and candidate profilesDevelop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to attract diverse, high-quality talentAdvise hiring managers on market trends, candidate expectations, and hiring best practicesFacilitate regular check-in meetings with school leadership to track progress, address hiring challenges, and adjust strategies as neededSourcing & Talent Pipeline DevelopmentSource candidates through multiple channels, including job boards, social media, professional networks, referrals, and recruitment eventsBuild and maintain strong talent pipelines for high-volume and hard-to-fill roles, including engaging passive candidates and nurturing long-term talent pools within the ATSRepresent HCZ at hiring fairs, networking events, and school-based recruitment initiatives to attract high-quality, mission-aligned candidatesCandidate Experience & Interview ProcessScreen and assess candidates to ensure alignment with role requirements and organizational valuesGuide candidates through the interview process, ensuring clear communication and a high-quality, "white glove" experiencePartner with the Talent Acquisition Coordinator to facilitate seamless interview logisticsPrepare hiring teams with interview frameworks, rubrics, scorecards, and best practicesOffer Management & Stakeholder PartnershipPartner closely with school leadership to draft, review, and finalize offer letters and secure necessary approvals prior to extending offers Lead offer processes, including compensation discussions, negotiations, and closing candidates Conduct reference checks in partnership with HR and ensure all pre-employment requirements are completed Maintain consistent, proactive communication with candidates, stakeholders, and hiring managers throughout the hiring process to align on staffing needs and timelines Serve as an ambassador of HCZ, strengthening employer brand and external partnershipsReporting & Continuous ImprovementTrack and manage recruitment activity within the ATS (Workable or similar) and monitor hiring metrics, pipeline health, and time-to-fill goals Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes, workflows, and candidate experience Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and distribute recruitment communications and marketing materials that support hiring initiatives Support hiring events such as career fairs, information sessions, and interview daysScheduleMonday-Friday3/2 Hybrid ScheduleBenefitsBenefitsAs a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.Our exceptional full-time benefits include:Highly competitive base salariesPaid time off Career advancementNo-cost health insuranceLife InsuranceShort-and long-term disabilityAdditional voluntary benefitsWellness discountsCommuter benefitsFinancial wellness perksAdditional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)The salary range for this position is $75,000-$80,000 per year. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children's Zone and Promise Academy Charter Schools will not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship to ensure work authorization in the United States. Harlem Children's Zone is an EOE.