Five Star Bank is hiring: Contract Recruiter in City of Rochester

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Base pay range

$25.00/hr - $30.00/hr

Purpose: We’re seeking an experienced Human Resources and/or Recruiting Specialist to support our Talent Acquisition team. This contract role will focus on sourcing, screening, and coordinating hires for associate-level office positions across our organizational footprint. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in high-volume recruiting, strong communication skills, and a detail-oriented, collaborative approach to partnering with hiring managers.

Location: Buffalo, NY or Rochester, NY

Duration: 6-month assignment

Essential Functions:

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and role requirements
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for associate-level office roles.
• Source candidates through job boards, referrals, and proactive outreach
• Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and coordinate interview logistics
• Maintain accurate records in our applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Provide timely updates and guidance to hiring managers throughout the process
• Support onboarding coordination in partnership with HR and hiring teams
• Ensure a positive candidate experience and uphold our employer brand
• Ensure all pre-employment requirements are met by candidates and hiring managers; including initiation and monitoring of pre-employment background and credit checks.
• Lead onboarding process in collaboration with administration, information technology, training and hiring manager to ensure a positive and seamless experience.
• Demonstrate the standards and principles of the Five Star Bank experience in every interaction with internal and external customers, associates, and stakeholders. Incorporate the high-performance behaviors of teamwork, leading by example, and service in every facet of work.

Job Related Qualifications:Required:

• Education: High School Diploma
• Prior Experience: 2+ years of human resources experience, preferably in recruiting.

Competencies:

• Understanding of recruitment best practice tools and methodologies.
• Must have strong communication skills both verbal (i.e. telephone, virtual meetings, etc.) and written (i.e. email, presentations, etc.), including the ability to explain results at a level that resonates across many different audiences.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, regarding regulation and pre-employment requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and meet deadlines
• Experience with ATS platforms and recruiting tools
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements:

• Able to regularly sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Extensive computer usage is required.

This job description is not exhaustive. The Recruiter may be required to perform other duties as assigned.